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 …

Long-term evolution (LTE) femtocells represent a very promising answer to the ever growing
bandwidth demand of mobile applications. They can be easily deployed without requiring a …

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

This chapter provides an introductory treatment of simulation modeling and performance
evaluation for resource allocation in Long Term Evolution (LTE) femtocell networks. Two …

The use of femtocells is an efficient way to improve coverage and quality of service while on
the other side the deployment cost for the service provider is kept in extremely low level …

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 …

3GPP has recently approved a new work item for LTE-A to support enhanced inter-cell
interference coordination (eICIC) for co-channel deployments of heterogeneous networks …

Femtocells represent a new technological advance, conceived to significantly boost cellular
network performance. At the same time, several issues that could arise with their …

3GPP 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 …

Low-power base stations such as femtocells are one of the candidates for high-data-rate
provisioning in local areas, such as residences, apartment complexes, business offices, and …