Mobile Network Measurement Planning
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Coyner, Alec
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My thesis presents a novel approach to measuring broadband connectivity in rural areas, focusing on New Mexico and Georgia. It improves existing broadband mapping methods by developing a more efficient algorithm for drive-test data collection. The research reveals discrepancies in reported and actual broadband speeds, highlighting the need for accurate broadband maps to guide infrastructure investments. It emphasizes the importance of road density and existing measurements in algorithm scoring, while acknowledging limitations such as overestimation of coverage. This study contributes to efforts in bridging the digital divide and informs policy decisions and funding for broadband infrastructure development.
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Undergraduate Research Option Thesis