Methods and apparatus for quality of service analysis

Abstract

Aspects of embodiments provide methods and network nodes for Quality of Service (QoS) analysis in a communications network, wherein the communications network provides coverage for a coverage area. The method may include generating a QoS prediction that specifies one or more Key Performance Indicator (KPI) criteria for the communications network to satisfy in relation to one or more devices at a coordinate within the coverage area. The method may further include analysing the QoS prediction and determining a success metric for the communication network satisfying the QoS prediction based on current network resource allocation. If the success metric that the communications network will satisfy the QoS prediction is acceptable the current network resource allocation may be retained. If the success metric that the communications network will satisfy the QoS prediction is not acceptable the current network resource allocation may be altered.