Integrating User Deployed Local Access Points in a Mobile Operator´s Network

Abstract

A concept is outlined for how privately deployed local access points can be integrated in a mobile operator's network. By letting the users deploy multi-radio access points, reusing already installed broadband for `last-mile'-access, we can expect significant cost savings in particular for high data rate services with low QoS requirements. The concept is presented both from a technical perspective as well as from a business point of view, where the network franchise model is introduced.