An Approach to Usage-Centric Evaluation of Converged Wireless Networks

摘要

Different approaches are under way to establish complementary networks using UMTS and WLAN. A so-called Converged Wireless Network (CWN) provides voice and data services to mobile users via UMTS. In hot-spot areas, where high-speed usage is clustered in spatially restricted areas, WLAN offers high speed data services to users with limited mobility. To evaluate the innovative potential of such networks a framework including market- as well as technology-induced innovations is described.