2G/3G Shutdown Regression Detection
Trigger
Active test detects voice or data failure on 4G in cells where 2G/3G was recently decommissioned.
Tools Required
Response at Each Autonomy Level
Engineer reviews drive test results, raises re-planning ticket for affected cells.
System re-enables legacy coverage in affected micro-zones pending fix.
Automated re-planning triggered. Coverage obligation report generated.
Network autonomously adjusts coverage parameters to compensate. Regulatory evidence logged.
Economic Outcome
Coverage obligation breach prevented. Regulatory fine risk eliminated.
Average NRA fine for coverage breach in EU: €500K–€2M. Cost of continuous active testing: <€200K/year.
Combination Upgrade
Add Emblasoft nScan (passive probe) to identify which subscriber types were affected during the regression window — M2M, IoT, consumer — enabling targeted remediation.
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Active probe detects increasing call setup failures correlated with a single vDU vendor platform in three regional clusters.