Measurement based QoS comparison of cellular communication networks

A quality of service (QoS) assessment methodology for cellular communication networks is described. The methodology is based on the data collected through drive testing; it is focused on the end user perception of service quality and it is independent of access technologies implemented by the cellular networks. QoS assessment for both the circuit switched and packet switched side of the network is discussed. The end goal of the proposed methodology is QoS comparison between cellular networks implementing different cellular technologies. Illustrative examples based on live network measurements are used in support of the presented methodology.