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Network Selection in B5G Heterogeneous Networks Using AHP-TOPSIS

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The implementation of ultra-dense heterogeneous networks (HetNets) has become crucial to meet the increasing demands of 5G and beyond networks. These networks face complex challenges due to the proliferation of mobile devices, network overlay, and high mobility. In this context, it is essential to identify the most suitable network for a given user, taking into consideration the user’s specific requirements. This article proposes a multi-criteria method for dynamic and personalized network selection in the context of different technologies, highlighting the difficulty involved in deciding which access technology the user should connect to. The proposed model showed better performance for high QoS (Quality of Service) profiles and low energy consumption, and it facilitated a more efficient distribution of network resources considering the network load criterion. A comparison with another current method in the literature highlighted the efficiency of the proposed model in achieving improvements for all user profiles considered.

Source: IEEE Access

DOI: 10.1109/access.2025.3597791

Authors: Albert Einstein Coutinho Dos Santos, Matheus Gabriel Gomes Pantoja, Ermínio Augusto Ramos da Paixão, Reyso Cunha Teixeira, Marcos César da Rocha Seruffo, Diego Lisboa Cardoso

Institution: Universidade Federal do Pará

Language: English

Topic: IPv6, Mobility, Handover, Networks, Security

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,075