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Predictable Mobile Number Portability for Mobile Network Providers


Author:VNnochiri, I.U.; Iroegbu, C

published date:2024-Apr-10

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Abstract

In this paper, predictable mobile number portability for mobile network providers is presented. The GSM networks studied were MTN and Glo. The actual measurements for this research were from various points of interest in Aba, (Abia State), Umuahia, (Abia State), and Mbaise, (Imo State). For each of the locations, measurements were taken at hourly intervals and the obtained data was aggregated and averaged into the following Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) namely; Call Drop Rate (CDR), Call Setup Success Rate (CSSR), Agent Utilization Rate (AUR), Handover Success Rate (HSR), Awaiting Time (AWT) and Call Quality Factor (CQF) via the existing Base Station Controller (BSC) areas. Practically tariff plans, call quality factors, customer care services and network coverage parameters are more important for a customer to switch their operator. These four parameters were used for MNP prediction decisions using fuzzy logic. The results showed that MTN NG ranked first with a prediction score of 78%, strongly followed by GLO NG with a prediction score of 77%. The research concludes that the prediction for mobile network providers could be of immense assistance should the Nigerian Communication Commission decide to revisit the mobile number portability as earlier promised from the available literature.

Keywords: Portability, Fuzzy logic, Call Quality Factor, Tariff plans,

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