Abstract

Long-Term Evolution (LTE) has evolved the field of data transmission, bringing about the era of 4th Generation Networks capable of providing broadband speeds to mobile users based on the development experienced in the field of data transmission. There has been a sporadic increase in the utilization of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks, due to the ever-growing utilization of network links and network services, certain issues begin to rise, one of such issues is the problem of congestion. The more utilized a network becomes, the more vulnerable it is to congestion. Data networks become congested when network cannot keep up with the growing demand for the networks resources. The focus of this work is on proposing a model to mitigate the effects of congestion on Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks. The model was evaluated using the NS-2 network simulator and Network Utilization, Network Delay, Throughput metrics would be used to evaluate the efficiency of the model. The enhanced model performed better and more efficiently than previous solutions, offering a better way to mitigate the effects of congestion in Long-Term Evolution networks. The results obtained from the simulations showed that the enhanced model if implemented in Long-Term Evolution network will reduce the effects of congestion, improving network throughput and overall performance.