Characterizing data services in a 3G network: Usage, mobility and access issues

Zhichao Zhu, Guohong Cao, Ram Keralapura, Antonio Nucci

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Abstract

Although 3G networks have been largely deployed to cope with the increasing demand of wireless data services, little is known on how these networks are used from the network perspective. In this paper, we present analysis of data services based on a nation-wide 3G network trace collected from one of the largest cellular network service providers in North America. Our work differentiates from previous studies by examining data service usage and mobility patterns from various dimensions including application breakdown, user roles, device types and diurnal characteristics. We also look into various access issues such as termination failures and frequent registrations to better understand how the network performs. Our results are important for cellular network operators and protocol designers to improve data service performance and user satisfaction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2011 IEEE International Conference on Communications, ICC 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 IEEE International Conference on Communications, ICC 2011 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: Jun 5 2011Jun 9 2011

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Communications
ISSN (Print)0536-1486

Other

Other2011 IEEE International Conference on Communications, ICC 2011
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period6/5/116/9/11

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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