System and method for selecting channels in wireless communication

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a method for wireless communication includes coupling a base station to a network access device. The network access device provides access to an Internet service provider network. The method also includes determining, at the base station, a plurality of available communication channels of a wireless service provider network that may be utilized to communicate with an endpoint. In addition, the method includes determining, at the base station, at least one interference power measurement for at least one channel of the plurality of channels. Further, the method includes determining, at the base station, at least one average interference power for at least one channel of the plurality of channels utilizing the at least one interference power measurement. The method also includes automatically selecting a channel for communication with the endpoint in response to determining the at least one average interference power. Moreover, the method includes providing the endpoint access to the wireless service provider network utilizing the Internet service provider network via the selected channel.