BN205 Project Management: Kathmandu 3G to 4G Upgrade Project

This project outlines a plan to upgrade the mobile network in Kathmandu from 3G to 4G to improve data quality and coverage. The project scope includes defining objectives, estimating timelines, and determining resource needs. Key aspects covered are quality planning, risk management, stakeholder analysis, and a deployment plan for effective implementation. The project schedule estimates a 136-day timeline with a budget of $1.5 million, emphasizing the importance of skilled human resources, financial backing, and technical resources. The quality management plan focuses on delivering high-quality 4G services through rigorous testing and validation. Stakeholder analysis identifies key players such as telecom companies, employees, the government, and customers, with a communication plan ensuring transparent updates and training. The risk management plan addresses potential issues, and the deployment plan outlines the steps for successful project execution.

Running Head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Project Management
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The project is for upgrading 3G to 4G in Kathmandu for improving the data quality and
large area coverage. In context to this, the present file has included project scope and
determination of the resources. Along with this, the study has added quality planning and risk
management plan for offering high quality and error free project to the client. For analyzing the
stakeholder, project has involved stakeholder analysis properly. In the end, deployment plan has
included within the project for effective implementation process.
Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
Determination of project scope....................................................................................................4
Estimation of time for project......................................................................................................5
Determination of resources needs for project..............................................................................8
Gantt chart and Network Diagram...............................................................................................9
Estimation of cost for project......................................................................................................9
Quality planning for project.......................................................................................................10
Stakeholder analysis..................................................................................................................11
Communication Plan.................................................................................................................12
Risk Management Plan..............................................................................................................13
Project Deployment Plan...........................................................................................................15
Recommendations......................................................................................................................16
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................17
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................19

Table of Figures
Figure 1: Gantt chart......................................................................................................................10
Figure 2: Network Diagram...........................................................................................................10
List of Table
Table 1: Cost Estimation.................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Technology in the field of mobile and related applications is growing fast with time. It
was one of the major jumps in the field of technology when the wireless networks transformed
from analog to the digital. Wireless telephone technology i.e. mobile telecommunication includes
list of generations which are 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G. Each generation is believed to be faster, more
secure and more reliable than the previous one. 3G is offering faster data, speed and at least
200KB per seconds for multimedia use. The 3G was long time standard for the wireless
transmissions until 4G does not released. After the release of 4G, people are upgrading their
services for getting much faster speed and services. With respect to this, the present project plan
is based on the Mobile 3G to 4G Upgrade in Kathmandu. In context to this, the file includes
project scope, time and cost estimation, quality planning, risk assessment and implementation
(Kerzner & Kerzner, 2017).
Determination of project scope
In 2G, there was facility of making calls and sending text messages. Later, the 3G
released with the features of web browsing, email, video downloading, picture sharing and many
more. The 3G network was capable enough to handle approximate 2 megabits per second.
Individuals around the world were highly satisfied with the third generation network. Now, the
technological world has brought new 4G in the market with higher speed and more features. The
speed and standards of 4g is about 100 Megabits per second and up to 1 Gigabits per second. 4G
is pure data connection as it possesses end to end internet protocol connection. In the present
time, Kathmandu is facing issues due to availability of 2G and 3G network. Due to the absence
of skilled and necessary resources, the city is unable to upgrade its network from 2G and 3G to
4G. With respect to this, the people are facing network issues due to which they are unable to
call and access internet. On the other hand, irregular topography of Kathmandu is another reason
behind the usage of 2G and 3G. Thus, the aim of the present project plan is to upgrade the
technology from 3G to 4G in Kathmandu (Fleming & Koppelman, 2016).
Aim: To upgrade mobile network from 3G to 4G in Kathmandu
Objectives:

The objectives of the present project plan are as follows:
 To implement 4g network in the environment of Kathmandu
 To provide large area network coverage
 To provide affordable services to the people
Estimation of time for project
Project schedule is one of the important tool by which project manager can easily
estimate the total required time for completing the project. Project schedule for the current
project is as follows:
WB
S Task Name Durati
on Start Finish Predecess
ors
Resource
Names Cost
1
Mobile
network
project from
3G to 4G in
Kathmandu
136
days
Mon
5/28/1
8
Mon
12/3/1
8
$1,500,000.
00
1.1
Project
Initiation
and
conception
25
days
Mon
5/28/1
8
Fri
6/29/1
8
$20,000.00
1.1.
1
Project
Charter
10
days
Mon
5/28/1
8
Fri
6/8/18 Project Manager $8,000.00
1.1.
2
Project
initiation
15
days
Mon
6/11/1
8
Fri
6/29/1
8
3 Project Manager $12,000.00
1.2
Project
definition
and
planning
47
days
Mon
7/2/18
Tue
9/4/18 $27,840.00
1.2. Scope 10 Mon Fri 3,4 Project Manager $8,000.00

1 Budget days 7/2/18 7/13/1
8
1.2.
2
Developi
ng project
plan
15
days
Mon
7/16/1
8
Fri
8/3/18 6 Project Manager $12,000.00
1.2.
3
Estimatin
g resources
10
days
Mon
8/6/18
Fri
8/17/1
8
7 Team member 1 $1,600.00
1.2.
4
Commun
ication Plan
12
days
Mon
8/20/1
8
Tue
9/4/18 8 Assistant
project manager $3,840.00
1.2.
5
Risk
Management
10
days
Mon
8/20/1
8
Fri
8/31/1
8
7,8 Risk Manager $2,400.00
1.3
Project
launch and
execution
32
days
Wed
9/5/18
Thu
10/18/
18
$1,424,160.
00
1.3.
1
Status &
Tracking
12
days
Wed
9/5/18
Thu
9/20/1
8
9,10
Project
Manager,
Technical
resources [1]
$1,420,960.
00
1.3.
2 KPIs 5 days
Fri
9/21/1
8
Thu
9/27/1
8
12 Team member 1 $800.00
1.3.
3 Quality 10
days
Fri
9/28/1
8
Thu
10/11/
18
13 Team member 2 $1,600.00
1.3.
4 Forecasts 5 days
Fri
10/12/
18
Thu
10/18/
18
13,14 Team member 1 $800.00
1.4 Project 42 Fri Mon $23,200.00

performanc
e and
control
days 9/28/1
8
11/26/
18
1.4.
1
Objectiv
es 5 days
Fri
9/28/1
8
Thu
10/4/1
8
12,13 Program
Manager $2,400.00
1.4.
2
Quality
Deliverables
10
days
Fri
10/12/
18
Thu
10/25/
18
14,17 Telecommunica
tion engineer $3,200.00
1.4.
3
Effort &
Cost tracking
12
days
Fri
10/26/
18
Mon
11/12/
18
18 Project Manager $9,600.00
1.4.
4
Performa
nce
10
days
Tue
11/13/
18
Mon
11/26/
18
19 Project Manager $8,000.00
1.5 Project
close 5 days
Tue
11/27/
18
Mon
12/3/1
8
$4,800.00
1.5.
1
Reportin
g 5 days
Tue
11/27/
18
Mon
12/3/1
8
20
Project
Manager, Team
Member 1
$4,800.00
As per the above project schedule the current project will complete in minimum 136
days. Above plan has included the total time, resources and cost of the project.
Determination of resources needs for project
The resources which are required for upgrading 3G to 4G network at Katmandu are as
follows:
Human Resources: It is necessary to have human resources for completing the project. The
companies will need skilled, talented and knowledgeable employees having information
regarding the 4G services. The project team will include project manager, program manager, risk

manager, accountant, telecommunication engineer, network architect and many more for
accomplishing the objectives of the present project. With the help of proper management and
planning, the organizations will able to upgrade their network services for meeting the needs of
the people in Kathmandu (Turner, 2016).
Financial Resources: There is need of proper money for spending in the form of cash, liquid
securities and credit lines for implementing the project effectively at Kathmandu. With respect to
this, project will need sufficient resources. The financial resources help in paying the skilled
workforce, network planning and many other processes with respect to the current project. The
initial estimation of the costs is 1.5 million dollars.
Technical Resources: The project needs latest tools and techniques for implementing the plan in
Kathmandu. These technological resources include Software radio technology, mobile
communication standards like GSM, CDMA and TDMA, switching technology, positioning
technology, smart antenna technology, reconfigurable/self-healing network technology and many
more (Mir & Pinnington, 2014).
Physical Resources: The project needs infrastructure, different machines, equipment and vehicle
for implementing the project successfully within the Kathmandu.
All the above resources help in upgrading the mobile network from 3G to 4G at
Kathmandu effectively.
Gantt chart and Network Diagram
Gantt chart:

Figure 1: Gantt chart
Network Diagram:
Figure 2: Network Diagram
Estimation of cost for project
Table 1: Cost Estimation
WBS Task Name Cost
1 Mobile network project from 3G to 4G in
Kathmandu $1,500,000.00
1.1 Project Initiation and conception $20,000.00
1.2 Project definition and planning $27,840.00
1.3 Project launch and execution $1,424,160.00
1.4 Project performance and control $23,200.00

1.5 Project close $4,800.00
Quality planning for project
It is necessary to maintain the quality of project for accomplishing the desired objectives.
With respect to the current project, companies of Kathmandu need highly qualified and skilled
employees. The project needs to provide high quality 4G services without any disturbance and
network issue. As per this, the team members of the firm work together for meeting all the
requirements of the project and upgrading the 3G services to the 4G in the Kathmandu. Proper
testing, verification and validation are conducted by the team members for checking the quality
of the project. Any mistake or error within the project can result to failure and big loss to the
firm. Along with this, it is responsibility of the quality manager to check the quality of the
project for avoiding any mistake in future. Proper quality planning also helps in delivering the
project on time (Hornstein, 2015). The quality management plan for the current project is as
follows:
Quality Objectives: The quality objective of this project to is to upgrade mobile network 3G to
4G by using quality tools and technologies. Along with this, the secondary objective is to deliver
the project in decided time period by meeting all the requirements.
Quality control and assurance activities: It is the duty of the quality manager to control and
maintain the quality of the entire project by conducting testing, verification, and related
activities.
Quality roles and responsibilities: The purpose of the quality manager is to maintain the
quality of the project by handling errors and using appropriate resources. By keeping the quality,
firms will able to deliver quality services of 4G to the people of Kathmandu (Svejvig &
Andersen, 2015).
Quality Planning Quality Control Quality
Assurance
Quality
Improvement
What is
done
To identify the quality of
project and how it can be
achieved
Monitoring the
project for
determining if they
To evaluate if
quality
measurement is
To increase the
effectiveness and
efficiency

are meeting the
performance
measurements
appropriate
When it
need to
done
Project Planning Phase
Processes:
 Project scope
and
requirement
analysis
 Team building
 Schedule
development
 Resource
Development
 Project
Acquisition
Strategy (Joslin
& Müller,
2015)
Project Execution
and Control phase
Processes
 Project
execution
 Project
Control
Project Execution
and Control phase
Processes
 Project
execution
 Project
Control
Project planning,
Project Execution and
Control phase
Processes
 Change
Management
Stakeholder analysis
The stakeholder analysis for the present project is as follows:
Companies: Nepal Telecom, CG Company Pvt Ltd and Axiata Company. These organizations
implement the project for providing network sustainability, high quality data and high speed to
the customers. In response to this, firms will get reputation, economic benefits, brand awareness
and profitability.
Employees: The workers are essential assets of the organization. The team members like project
manager, program manager, accountant, risk manager, etc works together for accomplishing the
objectives of the project.