A Game Theoretic Approach for Efficient Resource Allocation in 5G Networks

Abstract

Heterogeneous Networks (HetNets), which enable rapid expansion in mobile traffic, have been hailed as a critical technology for 5G communications. HetNets could increase the network's capacity and enable it to support additional users. However, interference between different cells makes Quality of Service (QoS) more challenging, and thus innovative protocols, and emerging trends should be incorporated to provide Resource Allocation efficiency (RA). Concepts provided from Game Theory (GT) have been widely applied to a variety of problems where the actions of one may influence or even conflict with those of others. As a result, game formulations are utilized, and the idea of equilibrium is applied to find a stable solution for all participants. In this paper, we compare two algorithms used for RA, the first being a classical RA algorithm and the second being a game theoretic one. The game implemented is called “Tragedy of the Commons” and is applied in a non-cooperative network.