A Blockchain Policy and Charging Control Framework for Roaming in Cellular Networks

被引：36
作者：
Refaey, Ahmed [1 ,2 ]
Hammad, Karim [1 ,3 ]
Magierowski, Sebastian [1 ]
Hossain, Ekram [4 ]
机构：
[1] York Univ, N York, ON, Canada
[2] Manhattan Coll, New York, NY 10471 USA
[3] Arab Acad Sci Technol & Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Egypt
[4] Univ Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
来源：
IEEE NETWORK | 2020年 / 34卷 / 03期
基金：
加拿大自然科学与工程研究理事会;
关键词：
Blockchain; Smart contracts; Cellular networks; Home automation; Privacy; Authentication; Peer-to-peer computing; SUPPORT;
D O I：
10.1109/MNET.001.1900336
中图分类号：
TP3 [计算技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号：
0812 ;
摘要：
As a technology foundation of cryptocurrencies, blockchain enables decentralized peer-topeer trading through consensus mechanisms without the involvement of a third party. Blockchain has been regarded as an auspicious technology for future cellular networks. It is able to provide solutions to problems related to mobile operators and user trust, embedded smart contracts, security concerns, pricing (e.g., for roaming), and so on. When applying blockchain to cellular networks, there are significant challenges in terms of deployment and application, due to resource-constrained transactions. This article begins by introducing the basic concept of blockchain and then moves on to illustrate its benefits and limitations in the roaming system. A unified roaming-based blockchain technology is offered to demonstrate its suitability for cellular networks as opposed to traditional technology. Finally, potential issues and challenges of roaming-based blockchains are addressed and evaluated using the roaming use case in the EU.
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页码：170 / 177
页数：8
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