Abstract: Technologies for end-to-end (E2E) network resource planning in a cellular network are described.

Abstract: Technologies for end-to-end (E2E) network resource planning in a cellular network are described. One method include identifying a plurality of network elements in the cellular network; identifying a capacity metric associated with each network element of the plurality of network elements; determining a threshold criterion of the capacity metric for each network element of the plurality of network elements; and predicting a timepoint of a breakage associated with each network element of the plurality of network elements, wherein the breakage occurs responsive to a capacity metric satisfies a corresponding threshold criterion.

Abstract: A system and method for maintaining timing synchronization in cellular networks during GPS signal loss is provided. A cloud services router (CSR) receives a primary timing reference from a GPS receiver. Upon detecting loss of the GPS signal, the CSR enters a holdover mode for a predetermined duration, utilizing a first clock class indicating a traceable backup timing source. The CSR generates a backup timing signal using its internal oscillator and provides this to downstream devices. If the GPS signal is restored within the holdover period, normal operation resumes. If the holdover period expires without GPS restoration, the CSR advertises a second clock class indicating a free-run state. The disclosed technique bridges temporary GPS outages without impacting service quality, reducing dropped calls and service interruptions. The holdover duration is configurable, with 30 minutes used in one embodiment as sufficient to outlast typical GPS signal flapping events.

Abstract: A method for cabling verification of a Cell Site Router (CSR) including CSR ports that are cabled to a server including server ports, the method including: providing a wiring configuration including pairings including a CSR port ID of one of the CSR ports and a server port ID of one of the server ports; connecting, with cables, the server ports with the CSR ports per the pairings; getting, on the server, addresses of the server ports; learning, at the CSR, distal addresses of the server ports connected to each of the CSR ports; matching, based on the pairings, a respective address of a respective server port ID with a respective distal address of a respective CSR port ID. In some embodiments, the getting may be performed by the CSR and the learning may be performed by the server.

Abstract: A system receives the log messages including data regarding one or more cell site performance issues of a cell site. Based on the log messages, the system determines whether there is a time-based correlation between a cell site router (CSR) of the cell site experiencing a cold start and the one or more cellular site performance issues. Then, based on the determination whether there is a time-based correlation between the CSR experiencing a cold start and the one or more cell site performance issues, the system electronically generates an action item associated with addressing the one or more cell site performance issues.

Abstract: A fallout engine performs fallout handling for workflows in deploying a cell site and helps to ensure that any errors in operations performed in earlier stages are addressed before moving onto a later stage. The fallout engine identifies the occurrence of one or more errors that occur during a pre-check before execution of the stage, during the execution of the stage, or a post-check after execution of the stage. The fallout engine determines the occurrence of an error, determines the appropriate party/component to remedy the error, and can re-starts the workflow at the point of the error, or before the error.

Abstract: A method for performance testing connections between a public cloud and a cellular node includes selecting a test node and a peer node for testing from candidate nodes, wherein the candidate nodes include nodes of a public network and nodes of a cellular network; establishing a connection between a testing agent on the test node and a peer testing agent on the peer node; and collecting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for a network path between the testing agent and the peer testing agent, wherein the network path between the test node and the peer node traverses a cloud network. This method enables efficient and accurate performance testing of connections between a public cloud and a cellular node, facilitating the optimization of network performance and reliability.

Abstract: A method for cabling verification of a Cell Site Router (CSR) including CSR ports that are cabled to a server including server ports, the method including: providing a wiring configuration including pairings including a CSR port ID of one of the CSR ports and a server port ID of one of the server ports; connecting, with cables, the server ports with the CSR ports per the pairings; getting, on the server, addresses of the server ports; learning, at the CSR, distal addresses of the server ports connected to each of the CSR ports; matching, based on the pairings, a respective address of a respective server port ID with a respective distal address of a respective CSR port ID. In some embodiments, the getting may be performed by the CSR and the learning may be performed by the server.