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− | + | Figure 1 shows the result of the Network Search, showing a total of 6 operators, the top 4 offering a 2G network are Tigo, 64009 (which is Halotel), Vodacom and Airtel. In addition, Vodacom and 64009 (Halotel) offer a 3G network. The normal ranking is after the strength of the mobile network, pointing out that the 3G networks are weaker than the 2G networks. | |
+ | Please '''make a screenshot''' of the results of the network search. | ||
− | + | ''Note: The operator code is put together from the mobile country code (MCC, here: 640 for Tanzania) and the mobile network operators (MNC, here 02 Tigo - 09 Hits=Halotel).'' | |
<!--- [[File:Network_Operators_TZ.png|200px|left|thumb|''Figure 2: List of Network operators in Tanzania'']] ---> | <!--- [[File:Network_Operators_TZ.png|200px|left|thumb|''Figure 2: List of Network operators in Tanzania'']] ---> | ||
− | == 2. | + | == 2. Identify the direction of closest tower == |
''Note: your phone jumps to the best network. Thus, if you have a good 2G (GSM) network and a week 3G (UMTS) network, your phone will report from the 2G network''. Thus, you '''need to fix your phone to the 3G (or 4G) network'''. | ''Note: your phone jumps to the best network. Thus, if you have a good 2G (GSM) network and a week 3G (UMTS) network, your phone will report from the 2G network''. Thus, you '''need to fix your phone to the 3G (or 4G) network'''. | ||
[[File:FixPhone_to_3G.jpg|450px|thumb|center|''Select 3G (4G) as connection modus on your phone'']] | [[File:FixPhone_to_3G.jpg|450px|thumb|center|''Select 3G (4G) as connection modus on your phone'']] | ||
+ | Open your Android phone | ||
+ | [[has_Image::File:Network_Operators_TZ.png|260px|thumb|right|''Figure 2: List of Network operators in Tanzania'']] | ||
+ | * Goto '''Settings''' | ||
+ | * Select '''Network & Internet ''' | ||
+ | * Select '''Mobile Network''' | ||
+ | * Select '''Network Operators''' | ||
+ | * Search '''Networks'''. It will take some minutes to show all networks. | ||
==3. measure field strength and technology == | ==3. measure field strength and technology == | ||
+ | Open Network Cell Info Lite (or a similar app). | ||
==4. create a map with buildings and distances == | ==4. create a map with buildings and distances == |
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Establish an Internet Lite Information Spot
Steps:
- measure the available networks from the operators
- identify the direction of closest tower
- measure field strength and technology
- create a map with buildings and distances
- purchase and configure the infrastructure
- installation on the site
Before you go out into the field, install a network analyser, e.g. Network Cell Info Lite (download from Google Play)
Note: this guide is made for Android 8.0. Functionality might look different
1. Measure the available networks from the operators
Open your Android phone
- Goto Settings
- Select Network & Internet
- Select Mobile Network
- Select Network Operators
- Search Networks. It will take some minutes to show all networks.
Figure 1 shows the result of the Network Search, showing a total of 6 operators, the top 4 offering a 2G network are Tigo, 64009 (which is Halotel), Vodacom and Airtel. In addition, Vodacom and 64009 (Halotel) offer a 3G network. The normal ranking is after the strength of the mobile network, pointing out that the 3G networks are weaker than the 2G networks.
Please make a screenshot of the results of the network search.
Note: The operator code is put together from the mobile country code (MCC, here: 640 for Tanzania) and the mobile network operators (MNC, here 02 Tigo - 09 Hits=Halotel).
2. Identify the direction of closest tower
Note: your phone jumps to the best network. Thus, if you have a good 2G (GSM) network and a week 3G (UMTS) network, your phone will report from the 2G network. Thus, you need to fix your phone to the 3G (or 4G) network.
Open your Android phone
- Goto Settings
- Select Network & Internet
- Select Mobile Network
- Select Network Operators
- Search Networks. It will take some minutes to show all networks.
3. measure field strength and technology
Open Network Cell Info Lite (or a similar app).