this invention provides a dynamic frequency hopping system that utilizes information from multiple base stations . the system assigns frequency hopping patterns based on current interference and traffic environments to avoid interference thus gaining the benefits of interference averaging and interference avoidance . the system imposes less stringent measurement requirements on terminals because many measurement requirements are replaced by generating estimates based on measurement data received from other base stations within a base station neighborhood . the system may continuously verify that the frequency hopping patterns assigned to the links of the system optimizes system performance . the system compares system performance of possible frequency hopping patterns against currently assigned frequency hopping pattern to optimize system performance . when a request for a link is received , a similar process as above is performed where the request is granted / denied / delayed based on system optimization requirements . in this way , the frequency hopping patterns of the links of the system may be assigned so that an optimum system performance may be obtained .