Support for user mobility is the raison d'etre of mobile cellular networks. However, mounting
pressure for more capacity is leading to adaption of multi-band multi-RAT ultra-dense …

High signal directivity and sensitivity to blockages make the mmWave base-station (BS)
discovery a challenging problem in emerging networks. Existing solutions that rely on the …

The introduction of millimeter-wave (mm-wave) technologies in the future 5G networks
poses a rich set of network access challenges. We need new ways of dealing with legacy …

The service integration of different wireless access technologies is envisioned as a viable
approach to accommodate the expected increase in the demand on wireless resources. This …

The exponential rise in mobile traffic originating from mobile devices highlights the need for
making mobility management in future networks even more efficient and seamless than ever …

Effective mobility management in heterogeneous networks is significant in ensuring
seamless handovers (HOs) between diverse cell types, especially as users move between …

The exploitation of mm-wave bands is one of the key-enabler for 5G mobile radio networks.
However, the introduction of mm-wave technologies in cellular networks is not …

In this article we provide a comprehensive review of the handover process in heterogeneous
networks (HetNets), and identify technical challenges in mobility management. In this line …

Millimeter-wave (mmWave) communications rely on directional transmissions to overcome
severe path loss. Nevertheless, the use of narrow beams complicates the initial access …

The fully accomplished standardization of the new mobile generation has led to the
deployment of fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks to gratify enormous traffic volume for …