Topic Name

An Internship Report

By

Your Name (ID: Your ID)

Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

Supervisor

Supervisor’s Name

Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

University Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)

University Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)

September 2014
 

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 Supervisor’s Certification

This is to certify that ‘Student Name’, ID: xxxxxxxxx, department ETE (Electronic and

Telecommunication Engineering), University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh(ULAB), has

done this internship report on ‘Topic Name’ as a partial requirement of ETE degree. To

the best of my knowledge, this report is based on xxxx’s work at XXXXX and is

produced by him/her. It was completed under my guidance during Summer 2014

semester.

I wish him every success in life

Supervisor Name

Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)

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 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that this internship report is based on the surveys found by me.

Materials of work found by other researchers are mentioned by reference. This

internship report, neither in whole, nor in part, has been previously submitted for any

degree.

Student Name
ID: xxxxxxxxx
Email address

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Example: (You can write your own)

I would like to thank Almighty Allah, the most merciful, the most beneficent for His

guidance and blessings in making this internship report successful. I would like to thank

my valuable teachers and all those unforgettable friends who supported me during my

difficult situations. It would not have been possible to manage everything without them.

I would like to thank my supervisor, Mahdin Mahboob , for his continuous guidance and

advice in order to complete my entire work on this internship report upon successful

end. While working under him, he has been a sincere mentor to do quality research

from the very beginning. He kept me focused on my report and helped me improve the

quality of my report by giving valuable feedback.

At the end, I am grateful to my beloved parents and other family members for their

constant contributions, love and patience which always give me mental strength to

achieve my goal.

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 Abstract/ Executive Summary // Short – within one page

(to be written twice – once at the beginning and once at the end)

Example: WiMAX, World Interoperability for Microwave Access is a major part of

broadband wireless network having IEEE 802.16 standard provides innovative fixed as
well as mobile platform for broadband internet access anywhere in anytime. In its
original release the 802.16 standard addressed applications in licensed bands in the 10
to 66 GHz frequency range. WiMAX, which is an IP-based wireless broadband
technology, can be integrated into both wide-area third-generation (3G) mobile and
wireless and wire line networks, allowing it to become part of a seamless anytime,
anywhere broadband access solution. Ultimately, WiMAX is intended to serve as the
next step in the evolution of 3G mobile phones, via a potential combination of WiMAX
and CDMA standards called 4G. Bangladesh is also an emerging market for WiMAX
technology. WiMAX is a dynamic solution to establishing long-haul data communication
link to distant areas. Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)
had already gives WiMAX license at year 2008. The introduction of WiMAX can have a
synergetic effect on rural areas. The government and private stakeholders could come
forward and utilize this technology to build knowledge centers across the country where
people can get e-heath, e-education and e-business related services which will
effectively improve their livelihood. This internship report provides the detail about the
applications analysis of WiMAX system. Where WiMAX are designed in a proper
network planning which is helpful to offer better throughput broadband wireless
connectivity at a much lower cost with the help of existing architecture and available
resources. Another objective is to provide better broadband connectivity business model
with Technological and country perspective.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

TITLE………………………………………………………………………………………i

DECLARATION…………………………………………………………………………..iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS……………………………………………………………… iv

ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………………..v

TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………vii

LIST OF FIGURES………………………………………………………………………..ix

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Chapter One: WiMAX technology in Brief…………………………………………………..01

1.1 Background … … …………………………………………………………………………01

1.2 Basic Concept of WiMAX ………………………………………………………………..02

1.3 WiMAX/IEEE 802.16 Standard Family … ……………………………………………...04

1.4 WiMAX Architecture … …………………………………………………………………..05

1.5 WiMAX –How it works … ………………………………………………………………..07

1.6 Types of WiMAX … ………………………………………………………………………08

1.6.1 Fixed … ………………………………………………………………………….09

1.6.2 Portable … ………………………………………………………………………10

1.7 WiMAX Advantages … …………………………………………………………………..11

Chapter Two: WiMAX Service and Benefits … ……………………………………………14

2.1 Services ……………………………………………………………………………………14

2.1.1 Basic Internet services ……………………………………………………………….14

2.1.2 Premium Internet services………………………………………………………15

2.1.3 VPN services……………………………………………………………………...15

2.1.4 Operator premium services……………………………………………………..15

2.2 Benefits … ……………………………………………………………………………….16

2.2.1 Value to Government and Society……………………………………………...16

2.2.2 Value to Consumers…………………………………………………………………….17

2.2.3 Value to Component and Equipment Makers……………………………..18

2.2.4 Value to Service Providers and Network Operators……………………………..19

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Chapter Three: Global implementation …………………………………………………….20

3.1 Global Market Scenario … ………………………………………………………………20

3.2 Forecast- WiMAX … ……………………………………………………………………..22

3.2.1 Assumption … ……………………………………………………………………….22

3.2.2 User growth Forecast … ……………………………………………………………24

3.2.3 WiMAX operator and country Growth ……………………………………………..26

3.2.4 Evolution OF the Forecast … ………………………………………………………28

Chapter Four:

4.1 SWOT Analysis ………………………………………………………………………...…29

6.2 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………30

6.3 References…………………………………………………………………………………32

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Fig 1.1: WiMAX Network Architecture (IP-based)………………………………………….6

Fig 1.2: WiMAX 802.16 Network………………………………………………………………7

Fig 1.3 Types of WiMAX………………………………………………………………………..9

Fig 3.1: Worldwide Broadband Market Growth……………………………………………..20

Fig3.2: Worldwide -Sub-11 GHz PMP Broadband Wireless Access -5 Year Forecast..21

Fig 3.3: WiMAX Users by Region 2007-2012………………………………………………24

Fig 3.4: WiMAX Operators & Countries 2007-2012………………………………………..27

Fig 3.5: Average WiMAX Users by Operator & Country 2007-2012……………………..28

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 Company profile

Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc. (HORTEL) is a privately held telecommunications

company established in April 2002. In order to fill the gap of the telecommunication

market in Somalia, Hormuud telecom has installed the latest telecommunication

equipments in every corner of south and central Somalia.

With over 10 years of experience and excellent record of achievements, Hormuud

continues to be the market leader with over 60% of market share in both mobile and

broadband services.

The company offers a variety of telecommunication services such as:

¾ GSM Mobile services

¾ Fixed Line services for both business and residents

¾ ZAAD service

¾ Mobile internet

¾ Dalmar International roaming service

¾ EVC Plus: Mobile Money Transfer

¾ Excellent Short message service

The ZAAD service is a mobile banking service, allowing customers to use their money

for transfers, purchases, payment of bills, and airtime recharge. The service was

launched on February 20, 2010. Although the ZAAD service is and remains one of the

most interesting and influential innovations in both the telecom and remittance

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industries, it is primarily intended to facilitate sharing of airtime or credit with friends and

family. It can be used for shopping as an alternative to carrying cash around, and for

paying telephone bills over the mobile phone.

Tri-Band 3G, In December 2012, Hormuud launched its Tri-Band 3G service for mobile

and internet clients. The first of its kind in the country, this 3G mobile

telecommunications technology offers users a faster and more secure connection.

The E-Voucher is a USSD-based credit transfer facility that enables all Hormuud

customers to transfer credits from their account to any other Hormuud customer. This

service replaces scratch-off cards, which are more costly to keep and may be more

vulnerable to theft, thereby necessitating greater security precautions on the retailer's

part. The E-voucher, by comparison, is more secure and quicker.

E-Voucher Plus, abbreviated as EVCPlus, is a service for upgrading the former E-

VOUCHER. It replaced the traditional Scratch Cards and works similarly to the ZAAD

Service as a mobile banking solution. However, transfer amounts are restricted to

$1,000 as of December 2012.

The Liquid Telecom Group today announced that it has built the first fiber optic link into

Somalia connecting the country to its neighbors, the rest of the world and the undersea

cables by fiber for the first time.

The new fiber link connects across the Kenya Somalia border and then directly into the

fiber network of Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc. (HORTEL) for local termination.

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Hortel’s fiber network will provide Liquid Telecom’s customers – fixed and mobile

operators, wholesale carriers and enterprises – with reliable, robust and fast

connectivity in southern and central Somalia.

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