Transferring a huge amount of data between different network locations over the network
links depends on the network's traffic capacity and data rate. Traditionally, a mobile device …

The transfer of massive data between varied network positions links of network relies on
data rate, as well as the traffic capacity of the network. Conventionally, a device that is …

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 …

Heterogeneous networks provide more flexibility in term of service continuation and capacity
to mobile users by having multi-layer networks of different wireless system and interfaces …

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

In heterogeneous wireless networks the most chal-lenging issue is obtaining an efficient
vertical handover during mobile nodes roaming process. Efficient network selection process …

Terminals in heterogeneous wireless networks perform horizontal handovers in a
homogeneous network and vertical handovers between different types of networks. The …

This paper presents a vertical handover decision (VHD) scheme for optimizing the efficiency
of vertical handover processes in the Fourth Generation (4G) heterogeneous wireless …

The increased growth in consumer demand for seamless access to communication services
anywhere and anytime is inevitably driving an accelerated technological development …

Vertical handover decision (VHD) algorithms are essential components of the architecture of
the forthcoming Fourth Generation (4G) heterogeneous wireless networks. These algorithms …