| The second edition continues to provide a complete overview of the entire GSM system. It presents descriptions of GSM's main evolutionary milestones - GPRS, AMR and EDGE and explains how such developments have positioned GERAN (GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network) as a full 3G radio standard. For the first time in one volume, the radio network performance and capabilities of GSM, GPRS, AMR and EDGE solutions are studied by using revealing simulations and field trials. This volume explains how cellular operators can roll out new 3G technologies capable of delivering wireless Internet based multimedia services in a cost-effective way.
This book: Provides an introduction to the complete evolution of GSM towards a radio access network that efficiently supports UMTS services (GERAN); Features a study of system performance with simulations and field trials; Discusses different 3G radio technologies and the position of GERAN within such technologies. This performance-oriented approach to the GSM system and its evolution will have far-reaching appeal to Engineering Professionals and Research & Development Engineers. It will also be an instant hit with Technical staff and Management working for cellular operators.
Key updates of the Second Edition: Includes GERAN Rel'5 and Rel'6 functionality, including Single Antenna Interference Cancellation (SAIC); Expands the QoS chapter to cover end to end system aspects; Presents field trial results for GPRS, AMR, SAIC and EDGE; Provides EGPRS deployment guidelines in various deployment scenarios; Features a new chapter on "Service Performance". | |