Editing Network planning and design (section)

'''Network planning and design''' is an iterative process, encompassing 
[[#A network planning methodology|topological design]], [[#A network planning methodology|network-synthesis]], and [[#A network planning methodology|network-realization]], and is aimed at ensuring that a new [[telecommunications network]] or service meets the needs of the subscriber and [[network operator|operator]].<ref name="[1]">Penttinen A., ''Chapter 10 – Network Planning and Dimensioning, Lecture Notes: S-38.145 - Introduction to [[Teletraffic]] Theory'', Helsinki University of Technology, Fall 1999.</ref>
The process can be tailored according to each new network or service.<ref name="[*]">Farr R.E., ''Telecommunications Traffic, Tariffs and Costs – An Introduction For Managers'', Peter Peregrinus Ltd,  1988.</ref>