Blockchain and SDN Architecture for Spectrum Management in Cellular Networks

【Author】 Okon, Asuquo A.; Elgendi, Ibrahim; Sholiyi, Olusegun S.; Elmirghani, Jaafar M. H.; Jamalipour, Abbas; Munasinghe, Kumudu

【Source】IEEE ACCESS

【影响因子】3.476

【Abstract】Whereas 4G LTE networks have brought about an increase in data rates of mobile networks, they are unable to meet the capacity demands of future networks. Specifically, the centralized nature of the evolved packet core (EPC) makes the network non-scalable to match the exponential increase in number of wireless devices in addition to the complexities of diverse service requirements. The SDN concept has recently attracted a lot of research interest as a viable proposition for bringing about programmability and ease of network management while also offering flexibility for innovative network designs. However, current SDN implementations are not adapted to support business agreements that foster interoperability among mobile network operators (MNOs). This paper is an extended version of our earlier work and we intend to present a unified SDN and blockchain architecture with enhanced spectrum management features for enabling seamless user roaming capabilities between MNOs. Our simulation results show that users can experience no disruption in service with very minimal delay as they traverse between operators.

【Keywords】Base stations; Contracts; Microcell networks; Long Term Evolution; Complexity theory; Blockchain; interoperability; LTE; MNO; SDN

【发表时间】2020

【收录时间】2022-01-02

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