LTE/LTE-A Based Advanced Wireless Networks
Shaikhul Arefin Khan *
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Stamford University Bangladesh, Bangladesh.
Md. Mokarram Hossain Chowdhury
Stamford University Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Uthso Nandy
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Stamford University Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
LTE/LTE-A is a wireless broadband standard that provides quick and reliable connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT) and other connected devices. It is the de facto standard for 4G wireless, offering high-speed communication, extensive network coverage, and low latency. LTE/LTE-A networks are crucial for real-time IoT applications, offering high-speed data transfer, extensive coverage, low latency, and scalability. However, challenges in evaluating LTE/LTE-A-based wireless networks for IoT include compatibility, cost, power consumption, network coverage, and security. Large-scale deployments are hindered by cost, power usage, real-time data transfer, security vulnerabilities, and interoperability. Network performance may be impacted by high data traffic levels, expensive setup and maintenance, and interference from other wireless devices. LTE/LTE-A networks are complex and require sophisticated network technologies and protocols, making them difficult for some IoT stakeholders to build and administer.
Keywords: LTE/LTE, wireless networks, internet of things (IoT), network coverage