Description
Book SynopsisAddresses the application of both IP and ATM technologies to a cellular environment, including IP telephony protocols, the use of ATM/AAL2 and the AAL2 signalling protocol for voice/multimedia and data transport. This book explains the operation and integration of GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, CDMA2000, IP, and ATM.
Trade Review"…this is an excellent volume, a must-have for systems architects…also to be commended for its cohesive and comprehensive assembly of many complex standards." (
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"This both is very detailed, yet readable. It would be an excellent read for both students and telecommunications professionals…" (Computing Reviews.com, June 8, 2005)
"…well-structured…it provides detailed, and carefully selected and prepared, material." (Computing Reviews.com, October 21, 2004)
"...very detailed yet readable...an excellent read for both students and professionals..." (The IEE Communications Engineer, June/July 2004)
Table of ContentsAbout the Authors.
1. Introduction.
2. Principles of Communications .
3. GSM Fundamentals.
4. General Packet Radio System.
5. IP Applications for GPRS/UMTS.
6. Universal Mobile Telecommunications System.
7. UMTS Transmission Networks.
8. IP Telephony for UMTS Release 4.
9. Release 5 and Beyond (All-IP).
Glossary of Terms.
Index.
