Abstract
The information contained within Call Details records (CDRs) of mobile networks can be used to study the operational efficacy of cellular networks and behavioural pattern of mobile subscribers. In this study, we extract actionable insights from the CDR data and show that there exists a strong spatiotemporal predictability in real network traffic patterns. This knowledge can be leveraged by the mobile operators for effective network planning such as resource management and optimization. Motivated by this, we perform the spatiotemporal analysis of CDR data publicly available from Telecom Italia. Thus, on the basis of spatiotemporal insights, we propose a framework for mobile traffic classification. Experimental results show that the proposed model based on machine learning technique is able to accurately model and classify the network traffic patterns. Furthermore, we demonstrate the application of such insights for resource optimisation.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 192 |
Journal | Information (Switzerland) |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Call details record
- Data analytics
- Machine learning
- Mobile networks