A Framework to Facilitate Network Operators to Provide Better Quality of Service in Mobile Networks

Abstract

The uses of ICT in education, health, agriculture, disaster management, government, etc. are inevitable. One of the fast growing ICT is mobile technology. The mobile network can support host mobility and network mobility. One of the emerging technologies is a mobile network that supports network mobility. It is greatly needed in mobile platforms such as planes, trains, ships, cars, etc. So, the demands for mobility are not restricted to single terminal anymore. Comparatively, providing Quality of Service (QoS) in wired network has low complexity, wireless network has medium complexity, mobile network with host mobility has high complexity and mobile network with network mobility has very high complexity. Our research question is that how better QoS can be provided in mobile network with network mobility. The idea of this research paper is to develop a QoS framework supported by mechanisms to monitor and measure delivered QoS, to predict the reasons for QoS deterioration based on derived policy and to reduce/eliminate deteriorated services. As QoS can be violated and also providing QoS in mobile network is a great challenge, there is a need for QoS framework. The outcome of this research paper provides better QoS to customers and helps network operators to evaluate and to enhance the services offered to customers in order to retain the existing customers as well as attract new ones. Ultimately, the end result of this research work helps the network operators to increase their profit and increases customer satisfaction.