As the wireless world opens up, this book explores the evolvingrole of multimedia and UMTS technology in the mobile communicationssector. The author draws on his extensive experience in the fieldto provide an approach that will appeal to academia and industryalike, covering hot topics such as regulation and licensing,services and applications, markets, security, devices and terminalsand charging schemes. Numerous examples from international sourcesare used to illustrate the current status of the technology aroundthe globe, examining the implications of its evolution to 4G.
* Focuses on commercial considerations such as regulation,markets, security and charging issues
* Provides wide-ranging content on the business issues that areattractive to a non-technical readership
* Puts 3G and UMTS into context by showing its evolution to itspresent status as well as giving an outlook on the future of mobilecommunications
* Includes state-of-the-art advice on 3G and UMTS architectureand deployment, illustrated with practical examples from around theworld
This is essential reading for technicians and engineersrecruited to develop the UMTS and WLAN networks; employees ofoperators and manufacturers in the industry, new recruits toregulators, and administrators wishing to gain a backgroundunderstanding of the business of mobile multimedia.
Bernd Eylert
Business & Management Drahtlose Kommunikation Electrical & Electronics Engineering Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik Mobile & Wireless Communications Mobile Telekommunikation Multimedia Strategic Management Strategisches Management UMTS Wirtschaft u. Management
"...a useful reference volume for telecommunications lecturers, managers, and researchers who need a good picture of emerging worldwide standards." (Computing Reviews.com, January 5, 2006)
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