A system for allocating resources in a communications network includes a plurality of access points and a central controller in communication with the plurality of access points. Each access point in the plurality of access points is in communication with one or more user devices. The central controller is configured to receive traffic information and channel information for access point—user device links in the communications network. The central controller is also configured to determine a joint resource allocation based at least in part on the received traffic and channel information and at least in part on an algorithm. The central controller is further configured to transmit the joint resource allocation to the plurality of access points, where the joint resource allocation comprises spectrum allocation, user association, and power allocation.