The inter-cell interference (ICI) is a major bottleneck that harshly impairs the cell-edge
performance in the cellular networks. In heterogeneous networks (HetNets), time domain …

Interference coordination is regarded as one of the most significant techniques in
heterogeneous networks (HetNets). In this paper, we propose a novel interference …

The increasing demand for mobile data traffic brings new challenges on cellular networks in
terms of network capacity and increased data throughput. In order to fulfill these demands …

Abstract The Ultra-dense Heterogeneous Network (HetNet), which consists of macro-cells
and pico-cells, has been recognized as a key technique to improve network performance …

LTE-Advanced heterogeneous networks (HetNets), consisting of conventional Macrocells
overlaid by Picocells and forming a hierarchical cell structure, constitute an attractive way of …

In two‐tier heterogeneous networks (HetNets), the cross‐tier interference caused by
spectrum sharing between macrocell and small cells poses obstacle to ideal overall network …

The future generations of mobile wireless systems such as the 5G technology are expected
to be available due to huge demand on network capacity, better end-to-end performance …

In wireless networks, the transmission efficiency is highly impacted by attenuations such as:
path-loss, shadowing, multi-path fading and interference. At cell edges, mobiles are far from …

Heterogeneous hetworks (HetNets) have been introduced as an emerging technology in
order to meet the increasing demand for mobile data. HetNets are a combination of multi …

Interference management for heterogeneous networks (HetNets) has been a research
highlight in recent years; one effective method is interference avoidance by resource …