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MOUCE 2.0 is an extension of last years project, this year, the goal was to build a system which can decode LTE signals, instead of GSM signals. The information that was mainly sought was the bandwidth used by the eNodeB (evolved Node B), how much the bandwith is utilized, the signal strength and operator information.
In LTE, the eNodeB uses OFDM to broadcasts a specific broadcast channel that contains information of the cell, i.e. what bandwith is used, the cell ID, operator information, and so on. Listening to the broadcast channel does not require a cellular phone, however, one must have a radio receiver for the 2.6 GHz band, which is the common frequency in urban areas.
The MOUCE 2.0 gave me an unique opportunity to find out which operator could give me the best data rates.
Random guy at ISY