A framework for future radio access

A framework for future radio-access systems, enabling user data rates up to 100 Mbps with wide-area coverage and up to 1 Gbps for local-area coverage, is presented. The proposed framework supports flexibility in system bandwidth and duplex arrangements. Furthermore, support for relaying and advanced antenna solutions is integrated in the design of the framework. We believe that the proposed framework provides a suitable platform for development and evaluation of novel techniques required for future radio-access solutions.