What is Pro App?

RantCell application is a true network benchmark tool to measure key performance indicators (KPI) such as data speed, voice calls, SMS test, ping (latency), dropped calls of 2G (GSM, GPRS, and EDGE), 3G (UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA, and HSPA+), 4G (LTE), 5G (NR), Wi-Fi, and CDMA mobile network by performing repetitive speed test, SMS test, HTTP download test, ping (latency), and voice calls.

What types of tests are possible using RantCell Pro App?

  • Voice call
  • Speed test (upload and download tests)
  • SMS Test
  • Networking
  • Latency test
  • Stress testing possible with multiple iterations of test
  • Video streaming test

What network parameters are captured by RantCell Pro App?

MCC, MNC, PSC, Cell ID, RSSI/RSCP, Data type (UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+ or Wi-Fi), and 5G NR parameters. (Datasheet link with button) are logged by RantCell Pro App while tests are in progress and can be exported once test campaigns are completed.

Can RantCell app be used as a drive test tool?

Yes, it can be used as a drive test tool. For more information about this please visit RantCell. More detail here - Drive Testing Information

Does Rantcell work on any Android device and list of supported devices?

RantCell is designed to work on Android OS v2.3 onwards, however due to many flavours of Android versions and OEMs, we have listed the supported devices. These devices have been thoroughly tested. Please refer to the list of RantCell supported devices - Supported Devices

What is testing hours and how is it calculated?

Let's assume if a user performs 10 iterations of Ping and Speed test on RantCell App and it took 10 minutes to complete the testing on RantCell Pro app, then 10 mins shall be deducted from your monthly allowance minutes. We do this model of charging as data uploaded shall be using our cloud server resources and protect ourselves from excessive usage. Also, please note that the testing minutes will be deducted from your account only when the test shows “Completed/Uploaded” status on RantCell Pro app. If you have more than one Android phone registered and if tests are run in parallel in two Android phones, the minutes deduction is based on individual tests on each of the Android phones. If there are queries, please email to sales@rantcell.com or click here Corporate Plan

Is customisation option available?

We have lined up many features in coming releases which are beneficial to our customers. We are more than happy to accommodate any customisation options based on customer requirement. But this needs to be reviewed for technical feasibility before accepting and comes at an additional cost.

Does RantCell support Layer 3 or Layer 2 messages?

No, RantCell does not support layer 2 or layer 3 messages.

Does RantCell support MOS, POLQA?

No, RantCell does not support MOS, POLQA. This will be available soon. Please contact sales@rantcell.com.

How many devices can be concurrently tested on RantCell perform remotely?

RantCell cloud server has been set with dynamic settings where 100 devices can perform tests remotely.

Can RantCell be used for indoor walk testing and how many floor plans can be added to your account?

Yes, RantCell supports indoor walk testing. 20 floor plans can be saved to a RantCell account under subscription mode and for higher requirements, please get in touch with sales@rantcell.com.

Can cell data information be imported into Rantcell account?

Cell data or cell info can be added and uploaded in CSV with a specific template. Click here for the template.

Does Rantcell support cell lock / band lock?

Drive test engineers / RAN testing engineers can perform drive tests by locking onto a specific cell, for instance, 4G LTE cell in their test location and select the desired bandwidth for example- LTE 40, LTE 25, and so on.

Procedure for cell lock/band lock

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Can Wi-Fi AP physical location and configuration be imported into RantCell cloud?

Wi-Fi AP data can be imported in CSV with a specific template. Click here for the template.

Is it possible to subscribe without a PayPal account?

Yes, you don't need a PayPal account to subscribe but simply pay with your card details as a guest. Here is how to do it. Click here to download.

Are RantCell speed tests accurate?

We have speed test servers across the globe, RantCell app will choose the closest test server to perform upload and download test. Check comparison sheet.

What are the tests sequence supported?

RantCell can have 10 upload/download speed test in combination with ping and voice call tests in a sequential order.

What are the ways to visualize and analyse network QoE drive test results with RantCell?

You can visualize and analyse test data or results in tabular format, on a map, or using graphs on a web-based dashboard.

Does RantCell upload test data in real-time and do I need post-processing tool?

Yes, RantCell uploads test data in real-time to the RantCell cloud server and you don’t need a post processing tool.

Does RantCell support PDF and CSV format reports?

Yes, RantCell supports reporting in PDF and CSV formats which can be shared with colleagues or clients. For example, click on subscription link.

STREAM TEST

What is Stream test and its parameters measured?

RantCell Video Stream testing feature is designed to measure video watching experience on smart mobile devices connected over 2G/3G/4G/Wi-Fi networks by calculating video QoE parameters such as Launch Time, Load Time, Stalled Time, and Total Video Play Time.

Which of the parameters measured during stream test?

  • Launch time
  • Load time
  • Stalled time
  • Stalled count
  • Total video play time
  • Video Resolution percentage
  • Video performance rating
  1. What is launch time and how is it calculated?

The time taken by the player to launch web view with main frame
Calculation: Launch time = Total time taken between Initializing to initialized time

  1. What is Load Time and how is it calculated?

The time taken for the player to load the video resources into web view
Calculation: Load time = Total time taken between loading to loaded time

  1. What is stalled time and how is it calculated?

Stalled time is total time on which the user experienced video stalling while video playing
Calculation: Stalled time: Sum of the total time for which video stalled between video starts playing to video end

  1. What is stalled count and how is it calculated?

Stalled count is the number of times the user experienced video stalling while playing
Calculation: Stalled count: Sum of the total video stalled count between video starts playing to video end

  1. What is Elapsed time and how is it calculated?

Actual elapsed time is the amount of time taken to play the video from start to end
Calculation: Total elapsed time: Sum of initial buffer time, launch time, stalled time, and actual video length

  1. How is video performance rating calculated and categories of it?

By using below algorithm, RantCell rates the video performance into three categories.
Video performance rating = (Load Time + Launch time + Stalled time) * 100 / Actual video length

Video Performance Rating Category

  • Good
  • Fair
  • Poor
  1. How to analyse video performance rating is Good, Fair or Poor?

Based on the below calculation:
(Video performance rating = (Load Time + Launch time + Stalled time) * 100 / Actual video length)

If the video performance rating calculation is between 0-5% - Video performance rated as Good
If the video performance rating calculation is between 5-10% - Video performance rated as Fair
If the video performance rating calculation is above 10% - Video performance rated as Poor

Terms

These terms and conditions apply between you, the user of this Website (including any sub-domains, unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions), RantCell App, and RantCell, the owner and operator of this Website. RantCell is a venture of Megron Tech Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 07354880. Please read these terms and conditions carefully, as they affect your legal rights. Your agreement to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Website. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, you should stop using the Website immediately.

Privacy

This privacy policy applies between you and the user of this website, RantCell Pro App owner and provider of this Website. RantCell is a venture of Megron Tech Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 07354880 and whose registered office is at Unit 47, Basepoint Business Centre, Rivermead Industrial Drive, Swindon SN5 7EX, United Kingdom. RantCell takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Press Release

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM 26/02/2015: Megron Tech are pleased to announce that new improved Android App RantCell for benchmarking network Quality of Service (QoS) and speed test. RantCell Pro App can transform your smart phone into a mobile network drive test tool. It helps to test and benchmark voice and data services on 2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi, and CDMA mobile networks.