Abstract
A major objective in the evolution from 3G to 4G is the ability to seamlessly integrate different existing wireless access technologies in a common flexible and expandable platform. In current commercial wireless communication networks the service providers mediate between users and different network operators, so the service providers and network operators both can be candidates for managing integration of heterogeneous networks. This paper analysis the merits and shortcomings of the two approaches in terms of the technical and business point of view, and present our solution.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 276-280 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | IEE Conference Publication |
| Issue number | 503 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Fith IEE International Conference on 3G Mobile Communication Technologies 2004 - The Premier Technical Conference for 3G and Beyond - London, United Kingdom Duration: 18 Oct 2004 → 20 Oct 2004 |
Keywords
- Heterogeneous networks
- Integration
- Network provider
- Service provider