Long-Term Evolution (LTE) allows operators to use new and wider spectrum and
complements 3G networks with higher data rates, lower latency and a flat IP-based …

Initial deployments of LTE networks are based on so-called homogeneous networks
consisting of base stations providing basic coverage, called macro base stations. The …

Embedding pico/femto base-stations and relay nodes in a macro-cellular network is a
promising method for achieving substantial gains in coverage and capacity compared to …

Deployment of low-power nodes such as picocells, femtocells, and relay nodes within
macrocell coverage is seen as a cost-effective way to increase system capacity and to equip …

Range expansion (RE), when applied with inter-cell interference coordination (ICIC) may
have significant benefits for improving the throughput and fairness of macrocell/picocell …

In this article we present two promising practical use cases for simple multicell cooperation
for LTE-Advanced heterogeneous network scenarios with macro and small cells. For co …

In this paper we assess how coordination among base stations can be exploited to improve
downlink capacity in fourth generation (4G) cellular networks. We focus on heterogeneous …

In this paper we consider a heterogeneous LTE network where femto cells are randomly
deployed in a macro network. Femto cells are modeled as closed cells, namely only group …

This paper addresses the performance targets and the technology components being
studied by 3GPP for LTE-Advanced. LTE-advanced is the next major step in the evolution of …

In LTE-Advanced, a heterogeneous network where femtocells and picocells overlaid onto
macrocells is extensively discussed in addition to traditional well-planned macrocell …