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An overview of LTE/LTE‐A heterogeneous networks for 5G and beyond

Authors:

Mohammed Jaber Alam,

Md Rahat Hossain,

Salahuddin Azad,

Ritesh ChughAuthors Info & Claims

Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, Volume 34, Issue 8

https://doi.org/10.1002/ett.4806

Published: 03 August 2023 Publication History

Abstract

The potential of fifth‐generation (5G) and beyond wireless connectivity is to deliver higher data rates, much lower latency, more frequent increase in channel capacity, and significant improvements in Quality of Service (QoS), compared to the current Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks. The continued growth of smart devices, the introduction of trending multimedia applications, and the dramatic increase in demand and use of wireless data communication are already causing a significant load on current mobile networks. 5G wireless networks, with enhanced user data rates, delays, capacity and QoS, are anticipated to solve many of the existing problems of mobile networks. In this study, we review the emergent wireless LTE‐A and 5G networks to provide an overview of the challenges and the solutions suggested in recent literature towards forthcoming 6G networks. We first discuss the new structural changes associated with the Radio Access Network (RAN) design, heterogeneous network and LTE or LTE‐Advanced (LTE‐A) network. To understand the challenges and research gaps in 5G and beyond networks, the paper reviews the outstanding features of the new QoS and Self‐Organization Networks (SON) related to the emerging 5G networks. Data rates, bandwidth and coverage have been given significance throughout this review because these are some major challenges towards 6G networks. Since understanding the present state of 5G usage is critical to its adoption, the paper also discusses related field tests, trials, and simulation tests. Finally, we identify existing major research problems and outline potential research areas.

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This review paper explores the state of current LTE‐A and 5G heterogeneous networks as they evolve towards 6G. Critical analysis has been provided related to recent challenges, specifically cell association, load balance and interference mitigation. It will help as a reference for researchers to work in this field.

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An overview of LTE/LTE‐A heterogeneous networks for 5G and beyond
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Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies Volume 34, Issue 8

August 2023

338 pages

EISSN:2161-3915

DOI:10.1002/ett.v34.8

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Alam MChugh RAzad SHossain M(2024)Ant colony optimization-based solution to optimize load balancing and throughput for 5G and beyond heterogeneous networksEURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking10.1186/s13638-024-02376-22024:1Online publication date: 2-Jun-2024
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1186/s13638-024-02376-2
Chennoufi SBlanc GJmila HKiennert C(2024)SoK: Federated Learning based Network Intrusion Detection in 5G: Context, State of the Art and ChallengesProceedings of the 19th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security10.1145/3664476.3664500(1-13)Online publication date: 30-Jul-2024
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3664476.3664500
El-Hameed AElsayed K(2024)Q-Learning Based Load Balancing in Heterogeneous Networks with Human and Machine Type Communication Co-existenceWireless Personal Communications: An International Journal10.1007/s11277-024-11331-9137:1(101-132)Online publication date: 8-Jul-2024
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1007/s11277-024-11331-9

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