Analyzing mmWave Bands From a Techno-Economic Perspective in 5G Networks

• Published in: International journal of business data communications and networking Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 1 - 20
• Main Authors: Bouras, Christos John, Kollia, Anastasia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hershey IGI Global 01.01.2024
• Subjects: 5G mobile communication; Algorithms; Bandwidths; Costs; Efficiency; Fourier transforms; Internet of Things; Mathematical models; Millimeter waves; Parameter sensitivity; Sensitivity analysis; Social networks; Software; Spectrum allocation; SWOT analysis
• ISSN: 1548-0631; 1548-064X
• DOI: 10.4018/IJBDCN.361890

5G has almost arrived, and the demands imposed by mobile subscribers gradually augment in terms of network performance, coverage, and efficiency. Thus, the frequencies that are already available do not adequately cover the users' needs. In this context, Milimeter Wave technology (mmWave) appears as one of the 5G key enablers, as the unused and available spectrum of 30-300GHz (mmWave) could be redefined in order to cover several issues that have appeared concerning bandwidth. The mmWave band is almost unused, and as a result, it could cover future demands and network users. In this paper, the mmWave is analyzed in a techno-economic way. What is more, mathematical models for the costing of mmWave are developed. Parameters for the models are opted. Sensitivity Analysis (SA) experiments contribute to indicating the most fundamental network parameters and costs concerning the mmWave and the bandwidth in general. Conclusions are summarized and future research is suggested.