A constant need to increase the network capacity for meeting the growing demands of the
subscribers has led to the evolution of cellular communication networks from the first …

Abstract Device-to-device (D2D) communication is expected to play a significant role in
upcoming cellular networks as it promises ultra-low latency for communication among users …

The number of devices is expected to radically increase in near future, with an estimate of
above 50 billion connected devices by 2020. The subscribers demand improved data rates …

Abstract Device-to-device (D2D) communication is rapidly evolving into a viable method of
information exchange in a cellular network. It has a very low end-to-end latency and can …

In recent years, device-to-device (D2D) communication has attained significant attention in
the research community. The advantages of D2D communication can be fully realized in …

Direct communication between two or more devices without the intervention of a base
station, known as device-to-device (D2D) communication, is a promising way to improve …

Device-to-device (D2D) communications was initially proposed in cellular networks as a
new paradigm for enhancing network performance. The emergence of new applications …

Covering the fundamental theory together with the state of the art in research and
development, this practical guide provides the techniques needed to design, analyze, and …

The evolving Fifth generation (5G) cellular wireless networks are envisioned to provide
higher data rates, lower end-to-end latency, and lower energy consumption for devices. In …

In this article we propose to facilitate local peer-to-peer communication by a Device-to-
Device (D2D) radio that operates as an underlay network to an IMT-Advanced cellular …