Study of the Telecommunication Networks Performance and Reliability Indicators

Abstract

It is currently urgent to improve the technical characteristics and increase the efficiency of telecommunication networks because of the global problem of ensuring the reliable transmission, processing and protection of commercial information in telecommunication networks. The aim of this study is to assess the reliability indicators of telecommunication networks and analyse the level of their development. The aim was achieved through the methods that were used to assess the reliability of the entire network: the generalized method of analytical assessment of the telecommunication network reliability; connection-based metrics; scaling of telecommunication networks, and application of unified reliability indicators to routine control, operation and maintenance. As a result of the research, the indicators of telecommunication networks were studied with and without using connection-based metrics. As a result, the network metrics were also divided into distribution and generation/transmission reliability and telecommunication network metrics – into connection-, performance-, and condition-based metrics, which showed improvements in network performance and reliability. As a prospect for further research, studying and improving the telecommunication network reliability indicators is suggested.