Abstract:
This paper proposes a market-based framework in which service providers, network operators and users are able to trade communications services. For this purpose, a middle...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This paper proposes a market-based framework in which service providers, network operators and users are able to trade communications services. For this purpose, a middleware has been specified in which software agents can supply or purchase QoS contracts. Benefits from the proposal are increased competition in the provision of mobile services, an integrated framework for the management of services and networks in a multi-provider environment and the possibility to develop smarter applications that make an efficient use of the scarce radio spectrum.
Published in: Vehicular Technology Conference Fall 2000. IEEE VTS Fall VTC2000. 52nd Vehicular Technology Conference (Cat. No.00CH37152)
Date of Conference: 24-28 September 2000
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 06 August 2002
Print ISBN:0-7803-6507-0
Print ISSN: 1090-3038