Question about WCDMA Inter freq strategy

[zlatan]

What would be in your opinion the best strategy for two carriers deployment in UMTS (900, 2100)? Both carriers support HSDPA. the 900 was deployed all over and the 2100 on 70% of the cells.

Thanks.

[rayhan]

How are 900 and 2100 band sites deployed, are they co-located in city area?

Since 2100 Is most commonly used across Globe, very important for roaming customers...o wise u will loose money...suggest 2100 should be primary...don't see many handsets supporting UMTS Band VIII (900)....

[tsiz]

What would be in your opinion the best strategy for two carriers deployment in UMTS (900, 2100)? Both carriers support HSDPA. the 900 was deployed all over and the 2100 on 70% of the cells.

Thanks.

I would suggest the same as the previous user except for the fact that your 900 should be primary as it has better penetration and 2100 as your second carrier.

So 900 will be SHO and 2100 will be IFHO.