With the development of wireless communication technology, various wireless networks
have been deployed. Heterogeneous networks will be dominant in the next generation …

The next generation wireless network (NGWN) is envisioned as convergence of
heterogeneous wireless networks. The vertical handoff plays an important role in supporting …

One of the most challenging topics for next generation wireless networks is vertical handoff
concept since several wireless technologies are assumed to cooperate in a single …

Heterogeneous network concept was introduced to satisfy the demands of network's traffic
capacity and data rate. It consists of multiplatform networks with various radio access …

Integrating LTE sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave (mmWave) bands brings great benefit in
increasing communication bandwidth, reliability, and better coverage of future smart …

Seamless and ubiquitous connections are the ultimate aims of 4G era. But due to high
mobility of users and different service class of applications, the connection failure rate is …

Handover (HO) is designed to facilitate user mobility and ensure quality of service in mobile
networks. In multiple base station (eNodeBs) scenarios, the HO priority process is a problem …

With the massive deployment of sophisticated personal devices equipped with different
access technologies for both wireless and cellular, mobile users should benefit from service …

Mobile terminals have to accomplish vertical handovers among heterogeneous networks for
the purpose of realizing seamless roaming and guaranteeing quality of service (QoS). Media …

Presently, the wireless mobile networks and devices are becoming increasingly popular to
provide users the access anytime and anywhere. The mobile systems are based on cellular …