A survey on mobile data offloading: technical and business perspectives

Over the last few years, data traffic over cellular networks has seen an exponential rise, primarily due to the explosion of smartphones, tablets, and laptops. This increase in data traffic on cellular networks has caused an immediate need for offloading traffic for optimum performance of both voice...

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Published in:IEEE wireless communications 2013-04, Vol.20 (2), p.104-112
Main Authors: Aijaz, A., Aghvami, H., Amani, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Business
Cellular
Cellular communication
Cellular networks
Computer science
control theory
systems
Computer systems and distributed systems. User interface
Data communication
Equipments and installations
Exact sciences and technology
Explosions
IP networks
Mobile communication
Mobile radiocommunication systems
Optimization
Radiocommunications
Software
Supply and demand
Telecommunication network management
Telecommunications
Telecommunications and information theory
Traffic engineering
Traffic flow
Wireless communication
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Summary:Over the last few years, data traffic over cellular networks has seen an exponential rise, primarily due to the explosion of smartphones, tablets, and laptops. This increase in data traffic on cellular networks has caused an immediate need for offloading traffic for optimum performance of both voice and data services. As a result, different innovative solutions have emerged to manage data traffic. Some of the key technologies include Wi-Fi, femtocells, and IP flow mobility. The growth of data traffic is also creating challenges for the backhaul of cellular networks; therefore, solutions such as core network offloading and media optimization are also gaining popularity. This article aims to provide a survey of mobile data offloading technologies including insights from the business perspective as well.
ISSN:1536-1284
1558-0687
DOI:10.1109/MWC.2013.6507401