We are motivated by the problem of bandwidth allocation to Internet usersin DBS-based Hybrid Internet, where the Network Operations Center (NOC)-scheduler controls the amount of service provided to each user, by using packet scheduling and buffer management. Such a system exploits the ability of...

The Internet is making its way into our day-to-day life. Start-up companies and industry leaders in communication networks are competing in the market place for offering new and high performance solutions to their increasing number of customers. Individuals that, due to their job characteristics...