Analysis of DVB-T2 and LTE Networks Co-Existence in the Digital Dividend Band in Nigeria



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Submitted May 14, 2020
Published Jun 15, 2020
10.24018/ejeng.2020.5.6.1942

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This paper, present results of the analysis of DVB-T2 and LTE network co-existence in Nigeria. The Spectrum Engineering Advanced Monte Carlo Analysis Tool (SEAMCAT) used to analyse the co-existence. The findings of the study reveals that the blocking interference is the dominant effect and to ensure that the probability of interference is below the threshold of 5%. It is mandatory to decrease the transmission power of the LTE from 196mw to 25mw. Consequently, the protection ratio for DVB-T2 and LTE should be maintained for a seamless co-existence.

Keywords: Co-existence, DVB-T2, Interference at 700MHz and LTE

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