For many, this is no longer a valid question and the case is considered settled with software
defined networking/network function virtualization (SDN/NFV) providing the inevitable …

The requirements and key areas for 5G are gradually becoming more apparent, and it is
becoming clear that 5G will need to be able to deal with increased levels of diversity in both …

ABSTRACT A private wireless network for providing connections between a public wireless
network and wireless devices includes a first interface to the public wireless network and at …

(57) ABSTRACT A telecommunications network comprises at least one core network
interface for providing interconnection to a core network. At least one base station provides …

Small wireless cells have the potential to overcome bottlenecks in wireless access through
the sharing of spectrum resources. However, current backhaul networks statically allocate …

(57) ABSTRACT A backhaul network comprises at least two of a distribution point, a splitter,
an amplifier, a coupler and an optical network for use within the backhaul network …

(57) ABSTRACT A system for providing small cell backhaul communication includes a small
cell backhaul network including a plurality of small cell network nodes. A software defined …

Software Defined Networking (SDN) is an emerging technology that is replacing traditional
networks in many advanced applications such as network virtualization and cloud …

Dense deployments of small cells (SCs) are key to fulfill the capacity requirements of future
5G networks. However, two roadblocks to the adoption of SCs are: 1) the limited availability …

Abstract The combination of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Wireless Mesh
Network (WMN) is challenging due to the different natures of both concepts. SDN describes …