Multiservice allocation in hierarchical cellular networks (MAHCN)

To provide a service continuation from fixed broadband networks to the wireless part, new frequencies are allocated to increase the system capacity. Whereas the reuse partitioning is not adapted to those new needs, the multi-tier cell concept appears to be a good solution. We propose a new bandwidth allocation policy for a multi-tier cellular network which optimizes bandwidth utilization for customers, denoted MAHCN (multiservice allocation in hierarchical cellular networks). Our new protocol considers the service requirements based on two criteria: the mobile speed (low or high) and the type of request (voice or data).