| In next generation mobile networks, communications will use the IP protocol from end-to-end, data throughputs will increase and mobile units will achieve global mobility, meaning they will be able to gain access to an IP network service from multiple different access technologies (multi-access). This evolution will be iterative and will require the integration of IP based signalling mechanism with the signalling mechanism of the different types of access networks envisioned.; In this project, we are interested the third generation technology of type UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System). In this type of system, the signalling mechanism use UMTS specific control protocols, defined by 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project). However, the use of specific control protocols makes the integration with other access technologies more difficult.; Accordingly, we propose an evolution scenario for the UMTS technology, which will facilitate the integration with other access technology in the context of next generation mobile networks. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)... |
