Title :
A dynamic pricing model for data services in GPRS networks
Author :
Yaipairoj, Saravut ; Harmantzis, Fotios C.
Author_Institution :
Telecommun. Manage., Stevens Inst. of Technol., Hoboken, NJ, USA
fDate :
29 Nov.-3 Dec. 2004
Abstract :
GPRS data services are subject to severe performance degradation due to limited network resources. The technical approaches taken to alleviate the problem are not sufficient to encounter a complete range of incoming scenarios. In this paper, we define and study analytically a performance model for GPRS data services that takes into account prices that change dynamically, depending on the congestion in the system. The model is based on a Markov modulated Poisson process (MMPP), where the arrival rates are affected by a demand function. Performance metrics are also calculated. We believe that the proposed model captures the effect of dynamic pricing on the performance of GPRS data services in a realistic manner.
Keywords :
Markov processes; data communication; mobile radio; packet radio networks; telecommunication services; telecommunication traffic; GPRS network data service; Markov modulated Poisson process; dynamic pricing; dynamic pricing model; general packet radio service; Degradation; GSM; Ground penetrating radar; Intelligent networks; Pricing; Quality of service; Resource management; Technology management; Telecommunication network management; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference Workshops, 2004. GlobeCom Workshops 2004. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8798-8
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOMW.2004.1417622