Network Planning and Optimization

Optimize energy consumption while maximizing network performance and coverage

Planning 5G networks require a digital-first approach to manage beamforming, mmWave propagation and frequent software updates.

Our Digital Services ensure optimal performance, energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint with RF expertise, analytics and 3D mapping

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Minimum energy consumption is key to planning
Unlock the power of digital twins
Enabling monetization throughout the entire network lifecycle
Choose our reliable partnership for close collaboration and success
Addressing the next steps in your network lifecycle
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Network design in hours instead of days

Reach optimal network performance 30% faster with our unique service approach

20% higher downlink throughput with digital optimization

Minimum energy consumption is key to planning operations

Our digital planning optimization projects have delivered significant energy savings for radio networks.

For example, in just two years, we replaced 180,000 drive tests with enhanced field performance validation, reducing emissions by 1,600 tons of CO₂—driving both efficiency and sustainability.

Drive test automation

Eliminates resource-intensive planning and execution
Reduces outdoor activities and vehicle-related CO2 emissions to 0
Provides 24/7 automated data reporting across the entire coverage area

Enhanced Field Performance

Drive test automation

XL Axiata achieves close to 10 percent energy savings with Nokia’s Digital Design

MobiFone reduces radio network energy consumption by close to 14% with digital design

Unlock the power of digital twins for Advanced 5G network planning

In today's complex 5G landscape, digital twins are essential for optimizing network design, deployment and performance. With extended reality (XR) visualization, our network digital twin delivers an immersive, real-time view of coverage, quality and performance, essential for dense urban networks.

But we go even further than visualization. Our AI-driven solutions enable new revenue streams through AI-driven forecasting and automated network optimization for peak efficiency.

With precise FWA placement mapping, operators can pinpoint service availability for optimal deployment. We also support QoS monetization for autonomous networks, ensuring reliable, on-demand connectivity for drones, cars, trains, and more exactly when and where it is needed.

Enabling monetization throughout the entire network lifecycle

Maximize revenue at every stage—from planning to optimization—with AI-driven insights, automation and network slicing. Our AI-driven solutions help operators enhance efficiency, reduce costs and unlock new monetization opportunities across 5G, FWA and enterprise services.

Ensure consistently high network performance across all planning scenarios, laying the foundation for revenue streams

3D network planning and optimization

Gain an immersive 3D view of network coverage, quality and performance for precise decision-making
Sector-specific beam set optimization delivers a 30% average increase in downlink throughput and 10% better coverage at the cell edge
Automated insights guide you towards new monetization opportunities, maximizing network value

5G monetization starts with network design

Digital Design for Energy Efficiency decreases network energy consumption

Reduce your network's energy consumption by up to 20% with Nokia's Digital Design for Energy Efficiency.
No compromises on performance.
Network design with energy consumption as a key factor.

Choose our reliable partnership for close collaboration and success

Benefit from our reliable partnership for close collaboration and success

Read about how the world’s fastest large-scale multi-operator network integration benefitted from our close collaboration

Successfully consolidated over 40,000 radio sites in just 12 months
Delivered an enhanced user experience with 52% higher downlink speeds and a 34% increase in network capacity

Indosat conducts the world’s fastest large-scale multi-operator network integration

Addressing the next steps in your network lifecycle

With Nokia's RF expertise in Network Planning and Optimization services, you can reach target performance with less energy consumption and get ready for the next step in your network implementation.

Our Digital Deployment services allow you to:

Reach 30% faster time to market
Achieve 25% better installation quality
Leverage a first-time-right process, avoiding waste and outages

Ensure the smooth operation of your network with Nokia Technical Support services, delivering proactive, intelligent and rapid network care.

With our expert support, you gain:

Proactive issue detection, predicting network hardware issues up to 2 weeks in advance, preventing disruptions before they occur
AI-enhanced software upgrades, accelerating and simplifying updates with intelligent automation
50% faster network issue resolution, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted performance