Network Integration
Architectures that unify fixed-line and mobile networks under common control and management.
FMC LAB · OASIS LAB
Fixed &MobileConvergence
Studying the seamless integration of fixed-line and mobile networks to enhance service continuity and user experience.
Who We Are
About FMC Lab
FMC Lab (Fixed & Mobile Convergence) is a laboratory under Oasis Lab dedicated to research on the seamless integration of fixed-line and mobile networks. Our goal is to make the boundary between the two invisible to users, so that services stay continuous and consistent whether they connect through fiber, Wi-Fi, or cellular.
We study how fixed and mobile networks can share common core platforms, policies, and service layers, covering network integration, multi-access connectivity, session and handover management, and unified service delivery. Convergence is approached from both sides: the technical architecture behind the network, and the experience felt by the person using it.
At FMC, research goes hand in hand with experimentation. Members build test environments, simulate converged scenarios, measure quality of service and quality of experience, and evaluate how different access technologies behave when users move between them. The results are studies, prototypes, and recommendations that can be applied in real service environments.
The laboratory is open to students, lecturers, and industry partners who want to collaborate, from joint research and final-project supervision to technical training and case studies based on real convergence needs.
01
Integration
Bringing fixed-line and mobile networks together on shared platforms and architectures.
02
Continuity
Keeping sessions and services uninterrupted as users move across access networks.
03
Experience
Measuring and improving the quality users actually feel, on any connection.
What We Study
Research Focus
Service Continuity & Handover
Session persistence and seamless handover as users move between fiber, Wi-Fi, and cellular access.
Unified Core & Platforms
Shared core, policy, and subscriber platforms that serve both fixed and mobile services.
Multi-Access Connectivity
Combining multiple access technologies to improve coverage, capacity, and resilience.
Quality of Experience
Measuring QoS and QoE to understand how convergence affects real user experience.
Converged Services
Design of bundled and unified services that behave consistently across every access type.
How We Work
Lab Activities
- Research and scientific publications on fixed and mobile convergence
- Supervision of final projects, theses, and student projects
- Workshops and training on core networks and access technologies
- Convergence scenario simulation and testbed experiments
- Collaboration with industry and network operators
- Seminars, regular discussions, and internal research
Our Toolbox
Technologies & Tools
Open5GSsrsRANFTTH / GPONWi-Fi 6SDNNFVWiresharkDockerKubernetesGrafanaLinuxPython
Vision
To become a leading, collaborative research center for fixed and mobile convergence that helps deliver seamless connectivity and better digital experiences.
Mission
- 01Conduct applied research on the integration of fixed-line and mobile networks.
- 02Develop talent through project-based learning and mentoring.
- 03Build collaboration with industry, operators, and the technology community.
- 04Produce studies, prototypes, and recommendations that can be applied in real services.