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SON Optimization Manager

byEricsson
in Wireless Self-Organizing Network Vendors
4.0

Overview

Product Information on SON Optimization Manager

Updated 13th October 2025

What is SON Optimization Manager?

SON Optimization Manager is a software designed to automate and optimize radio network operations for telecommunications providers. This software enables centralized management and control of network elements with features that include self-configuration, self-optimization, and self-healing of mobile networks. It analyzes real-time network data to perform parameter adjustments, resource allocation, and fault resolution, aiming to enhance network performance and service quality. The software targets challenges such as manual configuration complexity, network performance management, and efficient resource utilization by providing operators with automation tools to reduce operational costs and improve network efficiency.

SON Optimization Manager Pricing

SON Optimization Manager software uses a licensing-based pricing model, which typically involves fees based on the number of managed network elements, features, or modules required by the operator. The software may offer different tiers or packages that scale according to network size and capabilities, and pricing can vary depending on customization, support, and service agreements defined during the contract negotiation process.

Overall experience with SON Optimization Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER
250M - 500M USD, Telecommunication
FAVORABLE

“Very nice product for Network Automation”

4.0
Jun 6, 2023
Overall experience with Ericsson SON(Self Organizing Network) is good till now and it provides us automation of optimizing the coverage, capacity and quality of mobile network. By implementing this users are experiencing very less drop call as well as they are getting good internet speed. It is very good product in telecom which is beneficial for operator as well as users.
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Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

The company aims to establish links that can open up unimaginable possibilities. Its vision is a world where unrestricted connectivity improves lives, revolutionizes businesses and leads the way to a sustainable future. The firm fosters an ethos of determination, professionalism, respect, and integrity. It welcomes potential partners, consumers, and customers to join in its mission of imagining a more optimistic future for everyone. The company's focus is on making this future a reality, by providing solutions to improve connectivity which, in turn, aids in the betterment of lives and businesses.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Year Founded
1876
Head office location
Kista, Sweden
Number of employees
10001+
Website
http://www.ericsson.com

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SON Optimization Manager Likes & Dislikes

Like

Below are the points which i like most in the SON: a. We can automate the capacity an coverage of mobile network. b. By Implementing this product, we experience increase in traffic and we reduce the operating expenses. c. Ericsson customer support is also very good and they feels users satisfied.

Dislike

There are some demerit of this product which are as below: a. Some feature enhancement need to apply on this product. b. Cost need to be optimized. c. Sometimes application is not working properly for which Ericsson to find the work around or patch for the same.

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  • OPERATIONS MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    Telecommunication
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    Very nice product for Network Automation

    4.0
    Jun 6, 2023
    Overall experience with Ericsson SON(Self Organizing Network) is good till now and it provides us automation of optimizing the coverage, capacity and quality of mobile network. By implementing this users are experiencing very less drop call as well as they are getting good internet speed. It is very good product in telecom which is beneficial for operator as well as users.
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