The effects of in-call mobility in a microcellular communications system

Microcellular Cordless Communications Systems are simulated to determine their capacity and service quality. Time division multiple access with dynamic channel allocation and fast handover is assessed by simulating the Digital European Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) service. Moving handsets experience more blocked and dropped calls than static handsets, but the system capacity for a 1% grade of service is only reduced by about 10%. A diversity scheme, which is effective for moving terminals, improves service for them considerably. The system still gives good service, even with simple switched diversity