Service Provision Evolution In Mobile Communication Networks

Following the commercial deployment and worldwide success of 2 generation mobile telecommunication systems, standardization bodies, industry partners and regulatory fora from around the globe joined forces in producing the standards for 3 generation mobile telecommunication systems. In parallel, the academic research community has been gradually shifting its focus in defining the scope of 4 generation systems. The present paper highlights fundamental concepts and key market developments in 4 generation mobile networks, outlining their major high level requirements and identifying the fundamental building blocks of 4 generation system architectures in terms of technological solution sets, proposing also a set of priorities for the 4 generation research agenda.

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