3GAmericas - 3GPP is standardizing self-optimizing and self-organizing capabilities for LTE – in Release 8, Release 9, and beyond – that will leverage network intelligence, automation and network management features in order to automate the configuration and optimization of wireless networks, thereby lowering costs and improving network performance and flexibility. This paper will discuss, highlight and recommend the Release 8 and Release 9 Self-Organizing Network (SON) techniques and explain how these capabilities will positively impact network operations in the evolved LTE network.

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