The transformation of mobile networks towards fifth generation (5G) is considered an unprecedented revolution when compared to the previous generations, mainly because of …
Existing radio access networks (RANs) allow only for very limited sharing of the communication and computation resources among wireless operators and heterogeneous …
Packet-switched fronthaul networks are often designed following the rule that the worst-case network delay must be below a given target end-to-end network latency budget. However …
Multi-access edge computing (MEC) technologies bring important improvements in terms of network bandwidth, latency, and use of context information and critical for services like …
The next generation wireless cellular network is aimed to address the demands of users and emerging use cases set by industries and academia for beyond 2020. Hence, The next …
With the emergence of small cell networks and fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks, the backhaul becomes increasingly complex. This study addresses the problem of how a central …
The expected growth in carried traffic and the added complexity of different deployment approaches (distributed vs. centralized), showing different requirements, make transport …
Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) architecture claims to reduce capital costs and facilitate the implementation of multi-site coordination mechanisms. This paper studies the …
Virtualization of the base station for the purpose of centralization is being actively studied and researched as an implementation option for 5G mobile networks. Proposed as Cloud …