@article{3037686, title = "Transparent IP Radio Access for Next-generation Mobile Networks", author = "Wisely, D. and Aghvami, H. and Gwyn, S.L. and Zahariadis, T. and Manner, J. and Gazis, V. and Houssos, N. and Alonistioti, N.", journal = "IEEE Wireless Communications", year = "2003", volume = "10", number = "4", pages = "26-35", doi = "10.1109/MWC.2003.1224976", keywords = "Internet; Mobile telecommunication systems; Network protocols; Quality of service, Radio access systems, Telecommunication networks", abstract = "Advances in network architecture, enhancements in signaling protocols, provisioning of end-to-end QoS, worldwide seamless mobility, and flexible service provision are among the major research challenges toward next-generation wireless networks. The integration and interoperability of all these technologies, along with new truly broadband wireless innovations and intelligent user-oriented services will lead toward the so-called 4G wireless networks. In this article we identify the key issues of an innovative transparent IP radio access system that targets 4G networks." }