Service Provision Evolution In Mobile Communication Networks

Following the commercial deployment and worldwide success of 2 nd generation mobile telecommunication systems, standardization bodies, industry partners and regulatory fora from around the globe joined forces in producing the standards for 3 generation mobile telecommunication systems. In parallel, the academic research community has been gradually shifting its focus in defining the scope of generation systems. The present paper highlights fundamental concepts and key market developments in 4 generation mobile networks, outlining their major high level requirements and identifying the fundamental building blocks of 4 generation system architectures in terms of technological solution sets, proposing also a set of priorities for the 4 generation research agenda.