= Proportional-fair scheduling
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Proportional-fair scheduling is an algorithm used primarily in wireless communication networks to allocate resources among multiple users in a way that balances fairness and efficiency. The concept was introduced to solve the challenges associated with allocating limited bandwidth among users competing for access to a network resource. \#\#\# Key Characteristics: 1. **Fairness**: The goal of proportional-fair scheduling is to ensure that users are served in a manner that is fair relative to each other.
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