The Role of Software-Defined Networking in Cellular Networks
- Alberto Alvarellos González (ed. lit.)
- José Joaquim de Moura Ramos (ed. lit.)
- Beatriz Botana Barreiro (ed. lit.)
- Javier Pereira Loureiro (ed. lit.)
- Manuel F. González Penedo (ed. lit.)
Editorial: MDPI
ISBN: 978-3-03921-444-0, 978-3-03921-443-3
Año de publicación: 2019
Congreso: XoveTIC (2. 2019. A Coruña)
Tipo: Aportación congreso
Resumen
In this paper, we discuss how SDN can contribute to enhance future cellular networks. We first present SDN and describe its characteristics. Then, we explore how SDN can be used to improve current cellular networks, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages, while highlighting some use cases. Finally, we conclude this work exposing some challenges that still require further research to take full advantage of SDN in cellular networks.