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Network controlled handovers: challenges and possibilities

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The concept of network controlled handovers is commonly used in cellular technologies. With multi-mode terminals, using layer-2 techniques, this concept can only be applied inside each technology, which impairs the full exploitation of multi-access support. We discuss a layer-3 technique able to operate across technologies, and present an analysis of the performance advantages this technique brings. In general, an increase around 25% in system usage is achievable. The paper further analyses some cell characteristics that impact on the performance improvements achievable by network controlled handovers.

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  1. Network Laboratories, NEC Europe Ltd, 69115, Heidelberg, Germany

    T. Melia

  2. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain

    A. de la Oliva, I. Soto & P. Serrano

  3. Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

    R. Aguiar

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Melia, T., de la Oliva, A., Soto, I. et al. Network controlled handovers: challenges and possibilities. Wireless Pers Commun 43, 959–974 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-007-9256-5

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