Computer Science – Networking and Internet Architecture
Scientific paper
2008-03-06
Computer Science
Networking and Internet Architecture
IEEE Communications Magazine, vol. 46, no.9, pp. 59-67, Sept. 2008
Scientific paper
The surest way to increase the system capacity of a wireless link is by getting the transmitter and receiver closer to each other, which creates the dual benefits of higher quality links and more spatial reuse. In a network with nomadic users, this inevitably involves deploying more infrastructure, typically in the form of microcells, hotspots, distributed antennas, or relays. A less expensive alternative is the recent concept of femtocells, also called home base-stations, which are data access points installed by home users get better indoor voice and data coverage. In this article, we overview the technical and business arguments for femtocells, and describe the state-of-the-art on each front. We also describe the technical challenges facing femtocell networks, and give some preliminary ideas for how to overcome them.
Andrews Jeffrey
Chandrasekhar Vikram
Gatherer Alan
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