Analysis on 900 MHz and 1800 MHz LTE network planning in rural area

Development of LTE networks are still largely concentrated in urban areas and did not rule out some time in the future, rural areas can also enjoy this high-speed data services. In this paper, the performance analysis of LTE network on rural area is shown. Four scenarios are used and distinguished by frequency (900 and 1800 MHz) and bandwidth (5 and 20 MHz). Based on the results, the most effective scenario for designing LTE in rural areas of Indonesia is to use 900 MHz band and a bandwidth of 5 MHz.