Next-generation network
View article: A survey on fronthaul signaling of user-centric cell-free massive MIMO networks
A survey on fronthaul signaling of user-centric cell-free massive MIMO networks Open
The mandate for high data rates in mobile communication is increasing and will continue to do so in the future. Although the latest network technologies can meet this demand, they result in more-dense networks. Networks like ultra-dense ne…
View article: TCP/IP Protocol
TCP/IP Protocol Open
—In this paper, through the in-depth study of TCP/IP protocol stack principles and ideas, combined with the actual situation of embedded devices, the existing TCP/IP is cut out, and by using the layered, modular design the specific impleme…
View article: ITU-T Y.2325: NGN Evolution Towards Future
ITU-T Y.2325: NGN Evolution Towards Future Open
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) defined Next Generation Network (NGN) underlies most wireline and wireless packet-based telecommunications networks. A key design principle of NGN is decoupling of service-related functions from…
View article: ITU-T Y.2325: NGN Evolution Towards Future
ITU-T Y.2325: NGN Evolution Towards Future Open
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) defined Next Generation Network (NGN) underlies most wireline and wireless packet-based telecommunications networks. A key design principle of NGN is decoupling of service-related functions from…
View article: DTPRA: Dynamic Traffic and Priority-Aware Resource Allocation with Admission Control in Highly Dense Heterogeneous Wireless Networks
DTPRA: Dynamic Traffic and Priority-Aware Resource Allocation with Admission Control in Highly Dense Heterogeneous Wireless Networks Open
This study addresses the pressing challenges of next-generation Heterogeneous Wireless Networks (HWNs), specifically the need for higher spectral efficiency, reduced latency, increased throughput, and faster data transmission. With the gro…
View article: Interoperability in 5G Cellular Networks: Protocols, Standards, and Integration Challenges
Interoperability in 5G Cellular Networks: Protocols, Standards, and Integration Challenges Open
Introduction: The fifth generation of mobile networks (5G) represents a paradigmatic shift in telecommunications, characterized by its architecture fundamentally designed for convergence and interoperability. 5G technology, standardized by…
View article: Interoperability in 5G Cellular Networks: Protocols, Standards, and Integration Challenges
Interoperability in 5G Cellular Networks: Protocols, Standards, and Integration Challenges Open
Introduction: The fifth generation of mobile networks (5G) represents a paradigmatic shift in telecommunications, characterized by its architecture fundamentally designed for convergence and interoperability. 5G technology, standardized by…
View article: INTELLIGENT MODELS FOR OPTIMIZING ACCESS NETWORKS, SWITCHING, AND ROUTING IN MODERN TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
INTELLIGENT MODELS FOR OPTIMIZING ACCESS NETWORKS, SWITCHING, AND ROUTING IN MODERN TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Open
Contemporary telecommunications systems depend on three basic components: access networks, switching and routing. As demands increase for high-speed data, lower latency, and greater scalable communication, traditional architectures will no…
View article: Measuring Internet Energy Consumption at The Edge and Core
Measuring Internet Energy Consumption at The Edge and Core Open
The energy requirements for the Internet infrastructure has become harder to manage due to the increase in connected devices and digital traffic. This research analyzes energy usage patterns throughout the Internet topology, focusing on th…
View article: INTELLIGENT MODELS FOR OPTIMIZING ACCESS NETWORKS, SWITCHING, AND ROUTING IN MODERN TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
INTELLIGENT MODELS FOR OPTIMIZING ACCESS NETWORKS, SWITCHING, AND ROUTING IN MODERN TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Open
Contemporary telecommunications systems depend on three basic components: access networks, switching and routing. As demands increase for high-speed data, lower latency, and greater scalable communication, traditional architectures will no…
View article: SIGNALING SYSTEMS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS: MODERN ARCHITECTURE, OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES, AND EVOLUTION
SIGNALING SYSTEMS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS: MODERN ARCHITECTURE, OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES, AND EVOLUTION Open
Signaling systems are the foundation of a modern telecommunications network supporting call setup, control, routing and overall network management functions. In the transition of telecommunications networks from traditional analog switchin…
View article: SIGNALING SYSTEMS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS: MODERN ARCHITECTURE, OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES, AND EVOLUTION
SIGNALING SYSTEMS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS: MODERN ARCHITECTURE, OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES, AND EVOLUTION Open
Signaling systems are the foundation of a modern telecommunications network supporting call setup, control, routing and overall network management functions. In the transition of telecommunications networks from traditional analog switchin…
View article: Characterizing Ipv6 Adoption Trends Through Longitudinal Measurements
Characterizing Ipv6 Adoption Trends Through Longitudinal Measurements Open
Moving the Internet from IPv4 to IPv6 is crucial for the network to continue growing, but not every region is switching at the same pace. This report examines IPv6 adoption over five years, measuring various types of networks at different …
View article: Batch Denoising for AIGC Service Provisioning in Wireless Edge Networks
Batch Denoising for AIGC Service Provisioning in Wireless Edge Networks Open
Artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) service provisioning in wireless edge networks involves two phases: content generation on edge servers and content transmission to mobile devices. In this paper, we take image generation as …
View article: Batch Denoising for AIGC Service Provisioning in Wireless Edge Networks
Batch Denoising for AIGC Service Provisioning in Wireless Edge Networks Open
Artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) service provisioning in wireless edge networks involves two phases: content generation on edge servers and content transmission to mobile devices. In this paper, we take image generation as …
View article: Investigating Agent Based Training Methods In Wireless Networks to Accelerate the Training Time
Investigating Agent Based Training Methods In Wireless Networks to Accelerate the Training Time Open
Wireless networks are becoming increasingly necessary, particularly in terms of their performance and adaptability in the new era of ubiquitous connectivity and the Internet of Things (IoT). However, with event randomisation in end-users' …
View article: A Holistic Approach to Non-Terrestrial 5G Networking with LEO Satellites: Algorithms, Experiments, and Insights
A Holistic Approach to Non-Terrestrial 5G Networking with LEO Satellites: Algorithms, Experiments, and Insights Open
Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) have been proposed as a key component of next generation of mobile networks. Satellite networks can potentially enable connectivity anywhere on earth, and modern satellites are capable of providing high thro…
View article: Rethinking Network Architecture: Enabling Service-Based Design Beyond 5G
Rethinking Network Architecture: Enabling Service-Based Design Beyond 5G Open
The Service-Based Architecture (SBA) has been successfully employed in the 5G Core since Release 15. Its modular and loosely coupled approach to network function interaction, based on the producer/consumer paradigm, perfectly pairs with th…
View article: AI-Assisted Anomaly Detection for Cybersecurity in IMS Core Networks: A KPI-Driven Study Based on Real-World Telecom Data
AI-Assisted Anomaly Detection for Cybersecurity in IMS Core Networks: A KPI-Driven Study Based on Real-World Telecom Data Open
In modern IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) core networks, the detection and prevention of cybersecurity threats remain a critical challenge due to the dynamic nature of signaling traffic and the increasing complexity of infrastructure. This p…
View article: Rethinking Network Architecture: Enabling Service-Based Design Beyond 5G
Rethinking Network Architecture: Enabling Service-Based Design Beyond 5G Open
The Service-Based Architecture (SBA) has been successfully employed in the 5G Core since Release 15. Its modular and loosely coupled approach to network function interaction, based on the producer/consumer paradigm, perfectly pairs with th…
View article: A Digital Twin Platform for QoS Optimization Under DoS Attacks for Next Generation Radio Networks
A Digital Twin Platform for QoS Optimization Under DoS Attacks for Next Generation Radio Networks Open
Digital Twins are being used as an enabling technology in 6G applications across various domains, valued for their data-driven insights and real-time decision-making capabilities. However, integrating Digital Twins into 6G environments pre…
View article: A Digital Twin Platform for QoS Optimization Under DoS Attacks for Next Generation Radio Networks
A Digital Twin Platform for QoS Optimization Under DoS Attacks for Next Generation Radio Networks Open
Digital Twins are being used as an enabling technology in 6G applications across various domains, valued for their data-driven insights and real-time decision-making capabilities. However, integrating Digital Twins into 6G environments pre…
View article: Multimedia Transmission over LoRa Networks for IoT Applications: A Survey of Strategies, Deployments, and Open Challenges
Multimedia Transmission over LoRa Networks for IoT Applications: A Survey of Strategies, Deployments, and Open Challenges Open
LoRa has emerged as a cornerstone of low-power, long-range IoT communication. While highly effective for scalar sensing, its extension to multimedia remains constrained by limited bitrate, payload size, and duty-cycle regulations. This sur…
View article: White Paper on Quantum Internet Computer Science Research Challenges
White Paper on Quantum Internet Computer Science Research Challenges Open
The aim of a quantum network is to enable the generation of end-to-end entangled links between end nodes of the network, so that they can execute quantum network applications. To facilitate this, it is desirable to have robust control of t…
View article: White Paper on Quantum Internet Computer Science Research Challenges
White Paper on Quantum Internet Computer Science Research Challenges Open
The aim of a quantum network is to enable the generation of end-to-end entangled links between end nodes of the network, so that they can execute quantum network applications. To facilitate this, it is desirable to have robust control of t…
View article: Emotion, Network, and Institution: The Triple Logic of the "Cultural Identity-Investment Willingness" Conversion Mechanism for the New Generation of Teochew Diaspora
Emotion, Network, and Institution: The Triple Logic of the "Cultural Identity-Investment Willingness" Conversion Mechanism for the New Generation of Teochew Diaspora Open
The new generation of Teochew diaspora is emerging as a critical force linking their homeland with global resources. How their "cultural identity" is effectively converted into "investment willingness" is a core issue for the sustainable d…
View article: The Zero Trust Imperative for 5G and Cloud-Native Telecom Operators
The Zero Trust Imperative for 5G and Cloud-Native Telecom Operators Open
The evolution of telecommunications networks from hardware-driven infrastructure to cloud- native architectures has fundamentally changed the security landscape. Traditional perimeter- based defense models no longer suffice in a 5G and Tel…
View article: Optimal Network Resource Allocation Under Dynamic User Demand
Optimal Network Resource Allocation Under Dynamic User Demand Open
As traditional network architecture becomes bloated, Software Defined Networking (SDN) is emerging to support high flexibility and programmability. However, traditional networks in which Internet Service Providers (ISP) have complete contr…
View article: The Zero Trust Imperative for 5G and Cloud-Native Telecom Operators
The Zero Trust Imperative for 5G and Cloud-Native Telecom Operators Open
The evolution of telecommunications networks from hardware-driven infrastructure to cloud- native architectures has fundamentally changed the security landscape. Traditional perimeter- based defense models no longer suffice in a 5G and Tel…
View article: AI-Open-RAN for Non-Terrestrial Networks
AI-Open-RAN for Non-Terrestrial Networks Open
In this paper, we propose the concept of AIO-RAN-NTN, a unified all-in-one Radio Access Network (RAN) for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), built on an open architecture that leverages open interfaces and artificial intelligence (AI)-based …