Performance analysis of cellular networks

Dynamic channel allocation can reduce the probability of blocking in cellular telephone networks. However, more is needed to achieve optimal performance. The author aims at estimating the minimal blocking probability for some simple cellular networks. Some dynamic channel allocation strategies are analyzed, the optimal performance (obtained by dynamic allocation and flow control) of some very simple networks is computed, and simple bounds on optimal performance are presented. These results lead to a better understanding of cellular networks and can be used to evaluate new control algorithms