Quality of service differentiation measurements in 4G networks

Quality of Service (QoS) differentiation measurement provides the ability to evaluate different level of QoS support in 4G networks such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX). Many research studies around the world have addressed the QoS Differentiation (QoS-Diff) considerations, however, to the best of our knowledge, only a few have attempted to make measurements and evaluate the level at which each QoS solution could provide differentiated services to users and applications in demand. In this study, we provide a method to evaluate such differentiated level of service by means of User as well as Service Provider satisfaction levels, and use a new parameter to measure them. By simulation results, we show that this parameter could provide detailed information about QoS-Diff measurements and how users and service providers perceive their service delivery experience.