Abstract:Due to the fierce competition for the wireless spectrum, operators have recently focused on short-range communications, which promises higher spectral efficiency, lower energy consumption, and less strain on the operators' core networks. Mobile opportunistic communications, that is, short-range communications without any network assistance, is of considerable practical value since it entails almost no monetary cost and does not rely on any infrastructure. Compared to the extensive work on opportunistic network… Show more
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