In this paper, a survey of the literature of the past 15 years involving machine learning (ML)
algorithms applied to self-organizing cellular networks is performed. In order for future …

Self-organizing networks (SONs) aim to raise the level of automated operation in next-
generation networks. One of the use cases defined in this field is the optimization of the …

Mobile-broadband traffic has experienced a large increase over the past few years.
Femtocells are envisioned to cope with such a demand of capacity in indoor environments …

Load balancing is considered by the 3GPP as an important issue in Self-Organizing
Networks due to its effectiveness to increase network capacity. In next generation wireless …

The massive deployment of small-sized cells for the Fifth Generation (5G) mobile network
will increase the Handover Probability (HOP), potentially causing higher Handover Ping …

In Self-Organizing Networks (SON), load balancing has been recognized as an effective
means to increase network performance. In cellular networks, cell load balancing can be …

Femtocells have been suggested as a promising solution for the provision of indoor
coverage and capacity. In this paper, a new planning strategy for placing femtocell access …

Mobility load balancing (MLB) is a common technique to deal with the uneven traffic
distribution in mobile networks. The aim of MLB is to alleviate congestion problems by …

Due to the diversity of mobile services and raising user expectations, mobile network
management has changed its focus from Quality of Service (QoS) to Quality of Experience …

Femtocells have been suggested as a promising solution for the provision of indoor
coverage and capacity. This article investigates the problem of re-distributing traffic demand …