This paper proposes a methodology for location of Base Stations of cellular radio networks in India with the objective of optimizing and automating the process of network planning. Operations of a large telecom operator in rural parts of India are studied. The Operator's network planning team...

Spatial cluster has become an important concept in economic development research and policy practice, especially after its popularization in the Competitive Advantage of Nations. Clusters are geographic concentrations of firms in related industries that benefit not only from agglomeration...