Blockchain-Enabled Multi-Operator Small Cell Network for Beyond 5G Systems

【Author】 Okon, Asuquo; Jagannath, Nishant; Elgendi, Ibrahim; Elmirghani, Jaafar M. H.; Jamalipour, Abbas; Munasinghe, Kumudu

【Source】IEEE NETWORK

【影响因子】10.294

【Abstract】Despite increase in deployment of BS, MNOs are still faced with the daunting challenge of providing adequate coverage and capacity in indoor environments. Furthermore, the trust-less environment in which MNOs operate makes it further challenging to achieve interoperability across carriers. Recently the concept of mOs has emerged as a promising solution through deployment of small cells. However, their success has been severely hampered by the absence of a framework for creating and managing business agreements between key stakeholders, i.e., MNOs and mOs. This article proposes a blockchain-enabled SDN approach for managing radio spectrum access between MNOs using smart contracts over small cell networks. Specifically, our solution uses a smart contract to validate transactions between MNOs. Simulation results show that our solution guarantees seamless handoff and high availability between different operators in contrast to a break in connectivity in the absence of an agreement.

【Keywords】Blockchain; Microcell networks; Smart contracts; Computer architecture; Quality of service; Base stations

【发表时间】2020 SEP-OCT

【收录时间】2022-01-02

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