June 28, 2008 | Vikram Chandrasekhar and Jeffrey G. Andrews, The University of Texas at Austin Alan Gatherer, Texas Instruments
The article "Femtocell Networks: A Survey" by Vikram Chandrasekhar, Jeffrey G. Andrews, and Alan Gatherer discusses the technical and business aspects of femtocells, which are small, low-cost base stations installed by home users to improve indoor voice and data coverage. The authors highlight the benefits of femtocells, including better coverage, capacity, and reliability, as well as cost savings for operators. They also address the challenges in implementing femtocells, such as resource allocation, interference management, and network infrastructure. The article provides an overview of current standardization efforts, deployments, and research directions, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to overcome technical and business hurdles. Key technical challenges include broadband and voice femtocells, network infrastructure, and the integration of MIMO technology. The authors conclude by outlining the potential of femtocells to enhance indoor network access while reducing system burden, and they identify key areas for future research.The article "Femtocell Networks: A Survey" by Vikram Chandrasekhar, Jeffrey G. Andrews, and Alan Gatherer discusses the technical and business aspects of femtocells, which are small, low-cost base stations installed by home users to improve indoor voice and data coverage. The authors highlight the benefits of femtocells, including better coverage, capacity, and reliability, as well as cost savings for operators. They also address the challenges in implementing femtocells, such as resource allocation, interference management, and network infrastructure. The article provides an overview of current standardization efforts, deployments, and research directions, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to overcome technical and business hurdles. Key technical challenges include broadband and voice femtocells, network infrastructure, and the integration of MIMO technology. The authors conclude by outlining the potential of femtocells to enhance indoor network access while reducing system burden, and they identify key areas for future research.