3G to Wi-Fi offloading on Android

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a 3G to Wi-Fi offloading Android-based application. Due to growing demand for a high-speed mobile data connection around the clock, 3G networks begin to face high congestion levels rendering the mobile service providers unable to meet customer expectations. Despite the existence of various solutions, offloading to Wi-Fi proves to be an optimal one as it takes advantage of the resources that Wi-Fi offers in terms of availability and bandwidth. The proposed application measures the download speed of an online page on both Wi-Fi and 3G networks simultaneously. After comparing the results, the device gets switched to the best network. This enables operators to manage their networks more adequately and to improve users experience.