TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANALYTICS
Network Intelligence
Powered by NEXTWave™, Intermap's terrain intelligence platform for telecommunications planning and optimization
Actionable Intelligence for Network Planning
As wireless networks become more complex and coverage expectations continue to rise, telecommunications providers need accurate information to make faster, more informed planning decisions.
Intermap helps network operators, infrastructure providers and engineering teams design, optimize and expand wireless networks through proprietary 3D data, terrain intelligence and geospatial analytics. From RF propagation modeling, microwave backhaul and line-of-sight analysis and network expansion, our solutions provide the intelligence needed to improve performance while reducing cost and deployment time.
Network Intelligence at Global Scale
NEXTWave™ delivers decision-ready intelligence that helps telecommunications organizations evaluate RF coverage, optimize infrastructure placement and improve network performance.
RF Propagation Intelligence
Understand how terrain, buildings and other surface features affect signal propagation and potential network coverage.
Coverage Intelligence
Understand network visibility, terrain impacts and service coverage before infrastructure is deployed.
Infrastructure Planning
Evaluate towers, antennas, microwave links and network assets using authoritative terrain and surface data.
Line-of-Sight Analysis
Identify potential obstructions and optimize connectivity using highly accurate visibility analysis.
Faster Network Deployment
Accelerate planning and engineering workflows while reducing costly field assessments and rework.
Powered by NEXTWave™
NEXTWave™ provides instant access to terrain intelligence and network planning analytics through cloud-based applications and APIs.
Built on Intermap's proprietary NEXTMap® 3D data, NEXTWave™ enables telecommunications organizations to perform sophisticated planning and analysis without the burden of acquiring, hosting or managing massive terrain datasets.
RF Viewshed Analysis
Combine line-of-sight and radio frequency propagation modeling to understand signal coverage and network performance.
Link Profile Analysis
Evaluate point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity using highly accurate terrain intelligence.
Network Coverage Modeling
Assess coverage, identify service gaps and optimize infrastructure placement before deployment.
Applications & APIs
Access analytics through intuitive web applications or integrate terrain intelligence directly into enterprise workflows through APIs.
Subscription-Based Access
Deliver decision-ready intelligence through a scalable subscription model without the complexity of managing large geospatial datasets.
Global Coverage
Support telecommunications projects anywhere in the world through Intermap's authoritative and continually updated 3D data foundation.
Powered by Proprietary 3D Data
Network performance begins with accurate terrain intelligence.
Intermap's proprietary NEXTMap® 3D data provides a detailed representation of terrain, buildings, vegetation and other physical features that influence network design and signal propagation.
High-Resolution Terrain Intelligence
Access Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and Digital Surface Models (DSM) with resolutions as fine as 1 meter in select regions.
Building & Clutter Data
Incorporate buildings, vegetation and other surface features into network planning and coverage analysis.
Global Coverage
Support network planning projects anywhere in the world through a consistent and scalable data foundation.
Continually Updated Intelligence
Benefit from a continually updated 3D data library that evolves alongside changing environments and infrastructure.
AI-Powered Analytics
Intermap's AI-powered analytics help telecommunications organizations transform terrain and infrastructure data into actionable intelligence.
From coverage modeling and network planning to site evaluation and deployment optimization, our analytics help teams make faster, more confident decisions.
Key Applications
5G Network Planning
Support deployment planning, coverage optimization and infrastructure investment decisions.
Microwave & Millimeter Wave Analysis
Evaluate point-to-point connectivity and network performance using high-resolution terrain intelligence.
Line-of-Sight Intelligence
Assess visibility conditions and identify obstructions before deployment.
Backhaul Planning
Analyze connectivity pathways and optimize network architecture.
Site Selection
Identify and evaluate candidate locations for network infrastructure.
Coverage Optimization
Improve network performance through terrain-aware planning and analysis.
Enterprise Integration
Integrate terrain intelligence and network analytics directly into planning and operational workflows.
Applications
Access decision-ready intelligence through intuitive applications designed for telecommunications planning.
APIs
Deliver terrain intelligence, coverage analysis and network planning capabilities directly into enterprise systems and custom workflows.
Compatible Workflows
Support integration with leading telecommunications planning and RF engineering platforms.
Faster Decisions
Reduce planning cycles and accelerate deployment through immediate access to network intelligence.
Access our digital elevation models, visualization and vector layer data, and analytics through our web applications
Network Planning Analytics
Intermap’s Telecom Solution Suite leverages NEXTMap One™ data to provide analytics for telecommunications planning, including point-to-point and point-to-multipoint analyses.
Viewshed Analysis
Intermap’s Viewshed service provides quick and easy access to visibility anywhere in the world. Based upon our NEXTMap®
foundation data, our Viewshed service provides highly accurate results that can be used for a variety of applications.
Terrain Profiles
Intermap’s Profile service provides quick and easy access to terrain profiles anywhere. Based upon our high-resolution NEXTMap® foundation data, our Profile service provides highly accurate results that can be used for a variety of application.
Build Better Networks
Telecommunications organizations rely on accurate terrain intelligence to optimize coverage, improve performance and accelerate deployment.
Intermap combines proprietary 3D data, AI-powered analytics and geospatial intelligence to help network operators plan smarter, deploy faster and operate more efficiently.
Specifications
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Analytics
Link Profile Analysis, Mass Link Profile, Viewshed Analysis, RF Viewshed
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Data Model
DSM and DTM, 1m and 6m resolution, 1-3m LE90 accuracy (terrain dependent)
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Building Models
65-90% of all buildings (depending on region)
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Clutter Data
1m resolution, 14 clutter classes, 3m LE90 vertical accuracy (terrain dependent)
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Mapping Overlays
Terrain hillshade
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File Format
GeoTiff / BIL
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Accessibility
API / Web application from Intermap’s cloud server
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Compatibility
Data is compatible with major RF planning software including Forsk Atoll, Infovista Planet, EDX SignalPro, Teoco Asset, Siradel
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Updates
Yearly updates available with subscription
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License
Access packages by area-of-interest or worldwide subscription
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FAQs
Find answers about how NEXTWave supports telecommunications network planning, terrain analysis, coverage modeling and infrastructure decision-making.
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How does terrain affect RF propagation?
Terrain can block, reflect or weaken radio frequency signals. Elevation data helps model how hills, valleys and other landforms may affect signal coverage.
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Why is elevation data important for network planning?
Elevation data helps planners understand terrain conditions that influence signal performance, tower placement and network coverage. It supports more accurate RF propagation modeling and network infrastructure placement.
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How does vegetation or canopy height affect signal modeling?
Vegetation can absorb and weaken radio signals, especially in densely forested areas. Canopy height data helps improve signal models by representing the potential impact of vegetation on propagation.
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What data is used for telecommunications planning?
Telecommunications planning commonly uses digital terrain models, digital surface models, imagery, building models and clutter data. These datasets help model surface features and potential signal obstructions.
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How can geospatial data help identify potential coverage gaps?
Geospatial data helps planners model terrain, surface features and signal conditions across a network area. This can reveal locations where terrain or other obstructions may contribute to weaker coverage.
Turn 3D data into actionable intelligence.
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