In this work we propose a roadmap towards the analytical understanding of Device-to-
Device (D2D) communications in LTE-A networks. Various D2D solutions have been …

With the evolution of high-performance multi-radio smartphones, Device-to-Device (D2D)
communications became an attractive solution for enhancing the performance of cellular …

This paper is a first‐hand summary on our comprehensive live trial of cellular‐assisted
device‐to‐device (D2D) communications currently being ratified by the standards …

Device-to-device (D2D) communications is a promising candidate for increasing the
throughput of cellular systems towards 5G. Its current consideration for inclusion in LTE-A is …

Mobile network operators are struggling to handle the rapidly increasing amounts of data
traffic on their networks. As a result, 3GPP is currently investigating possible scenarios for …

In this article, we look into how the LTE network can efficiently evolve to cater for new data
services by utilizing direct communications between mobile devices and extending the direct …

Considering the benefits arisen due to the proximity gain and the plethora of potential
applications in modern mobile cellular networks, device-to-device (D2D) communications …

Device-to-device (D2D) communication is a promising new feature in LTE-Advanced
networks. It is brought up to enable efficient discovery and communication between …

In the evolution path towards the “Always-Connected” era and the trend for even more
context-aware services, Device-to-Device communications (D2D) promise to be a key …

One-to-one device-to-device (D2D) communications are expected to play a major role in
future releases of LTE-A, as well as in future 5G networks. Despite the abundance of works …