Systems and methods for determining a power option for an access node

A system for determining a power option for an access node, comprising:

• a first access node, a second access node, and a controller, the controller configured to:
• identify an application requirement for each of a first plurality of wireless devices in communication with the first access node;
• determine, from among the first plurality of wireless devices, a first number of wireless devices comprising application requirements that are met;
• determine, when the first number of wireless devices meets a first criteria, a plurality of power options for transmitting a first signal from the first access node;
• estimate, for each power option based on transmission of the first signal according to each power option, a second number of wireless devices from among the first plurality of wireless devices comprising application requirements that are met;
• estimate, for each power option based on transmission of the first signal according to each power option, a third number of wireless devices in communication with the second access node, wherein the first signal transmitted according to each power option interferes with a communication between the third number of wireless devices and the second access node;
• and
• select one of the plurality of power options when the estimated second number of wireless devices meets a second criteria and the estimated third number of wireless devices meets a third criteria.