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Testing Network Services with KocharTech

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In last few years, cellular data speeds have increased enormously. This growth in data speed is due to the consumer demand for faster access to wireless data speeds. The explosion of networks in the telecom ecosystem has given rise to a technology environment characterized by single connectivity and an enhanced user experience. About 90 % of the people are using the Smartphone’s and Smart Devices for their personal as well as corporate work. Nowadays more and more people are using the mobile devices due to which the complexity of the networks as well as the congestion on the network is also increasing.  So network testing is the need of an hour.

Network testing is the process of analyzing the network behavior and finding out the errors. The help of network testing services makes us sure that network, content and applications are performing to the maximum. Network testing services includes signal strength, cell ID, latency rate, download speed etc. It also tracks the pages that give the error as well as show unsuccessful orders. Speed of downloading in different regions, different zones etc can also be seen through the network testing services. Basically, this testing is done through the physical probes so that all the errors are properly highlighted. Before launching it in to the market entire network, data, applications are tested.

There are different types of network testing:

  • Compliance Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Scalability Testing

Mobile Network Testing

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Device diversity along with a plethora of diverse hardware and software configurations has made the mobile eco system both dynamic and complex. The communication intricacies present unique challenges in the device performance, application development, and quality assurance requiring unique network testing services.

There are over 450 mobile network operators in the world. A few are CDMS, majority are GSM and while the rest operate on local network standards like FOMA, IDEN, TD-SCDMA etc. The network infrastructure of each MNO is unique as each operator implements system that behaves slightly differently from different vendors.

Why mobile network testing?

All mobile network managers must verify the operational guidelines that their network services and users will find suitable. Research reveals that network managers are of a strong opinion that increased bandwidth is the solution to network chokes. However the behaviour of the device and the applications when latched on to various networks is also a major cause of concern.

A well-defined and appropriately implemented network testing services will help the network manager improve the operation of the network.

When do we need network testing?

 A comprehensive network testing services will enable a network manager to sustain the network actively. A proactive approach to mobile network testing will help the network manager to predict network operation under a given load and also anticipate problems created by new services.

What needs to be tested?

The two most important network characteristics include

  • Number of users
  • Utilisation levels

A few interesting facts revealed in a study that comprised of respondents from a cross section of Fortune 500 business:

  • Approximately 50% of network managers will shift to new high-speed technologies like LTE within 6 months.
  • Approximately 40% will make the changeover to high-speed technology within two years.
  • 10% of the respondents consider their networks to be fine as they are.

Importance of Network Testing

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New Smartphone’s, Tablets, Notebooks and other data device are being launched in the market every month. All are of different types starting from look & feel, functionalities, Mobile OS, Applications provided and services supported. In a nutshell it is getting complex day by day and with the inception of 3G Mobile Technology, it has grown multifold. Discovering all of these may mean a new set of challenges, as to how many devices to test? With how many people? How do you ensure that your network is performing to the optimum? How do you measure the real time QoS (Quality of Service) end user is getting?

Enterprises are affected by these problems that hinder the business growth. As we know that need of Testing for mobile networks has grown exponentially due to the failure of services at the customer end.  Hence the need of an hour is comprehensive Network Testing Services.

Active End to End Network Testing Services with KocharTech TestMax enable operators to track all the customer touch points in terms of accurate manner of working. It helps to identify the network chokes or weak points and get in control over aspects normally out of direct reach. It analyzes the network behavior in detail by testing through the physical probes located across different locations. Through this testing there is minimal requirement of integration with client.

Our Solution includes:

LTE/3G/GPRS Network Testing-

  • HTTP/FTP Download/Upload Speeds
  • HTTP/FTP Download/Upload Latency
  • Packet Loss%
  • Data Network Trace Route
  • Signal Strength
  • Cell ID
  • Average Packet Transfer Duration
  • Network Type
  • Longitude & Latitude
  • MNC
  • MCC
  • APN
  • Date & Time