Divide and share: A new approach for optimizing backup resource allocation in LTE mobile networks backhaul

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Abstract

In this paper we analyze the link capacity requirements for microwave backhaul architecture when two different Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) decide to "divide and share" their primary resource (working path) with each other as an alternative for investing in a backup path to reduce cost investments. To examine and to develop practicable performance bounds on resource sharing, we make an estimation of the resource utilization and derive integer linear programming (ILP) counterparts. Given the complexities of solving ILP, we also propose heuristic-based resource provisioning algorithm which allows MNOs to share their primary resource with (an)other MNO(s), without having to sacrifice their own traffic demand requirements. Illustrative numerical results show the effectiveness of our resource provisioning approach in terms of network resource utilization and connection blocking probability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2012 8th International Conference on Network and Service Management, CNSM 2012
Pages189-193
Number of pages5
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 8th International Conference on Network and Service Management, CNSM 2012 - Las Vegas, NV, United States
Duration: 22 Oct 201226 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2012 8th International Conference on Network and Service Management, CNSM 2012

Conference

Conference2012 8th International Conference on Network and Service Management, CNSM 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas, NV
Period22/10/1226/10/12

Keywords

  • 4G-LTE
  • Capacity Provisioning
  • Infrastructure Sharing
  • Operating Point Equilibria
  • Theory and Modeling

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