Introduction to Mobile Communications: Technology, Services, Markets : 9781420046533

The traditionally separate Fixed, Mobile, and Internet sectors are now converging into a single sector with implications for both technology and business. With so much happening, and so many options available, it is increasingly essential for telecommunication professionals to have a clear view of where the industry is heading. This book provides a solid foundation on which to develop a modern view of telecommunications. It explores the core requirements of telecommunications, from markets to technology, primarily from the mobile standpoint. It examines how mobile communications is evolving to meet the changing needs of the customer, and how technology is changing to meet those needs.

Whether you are technical or non-technical, it is often difficult to make sense of the ever-changing world of telecommunications. Technology seems to advance at an accelerating pace, complicating the business case on the one hand and confusing the customer on the other. The traditionally separate Fixed, Mobile, and Internet sectors are now converging into a single sector with implications for both technology and business. With so much happening, and so many options available, it is increasingly essential for telecommunications professionals to have a clear view of where the industry is heading.

This book provides a solid foundation on which to develop your view of telecommunications. It explores the core requirements of telecommunications — from markets to technology — primarily from the mobile standpoint. It examines how mobile communications is evolving to meet the changing needs of the customer, and how technology is changing to meet those needs. The picture first builds upon first principles to ensure a solid grounding in the basics before delving into more advanced issues.

The material for this book is taken primarily from the four core modules of the Certificate in Mobile Communications Distance Learning program run by the Informa Telecoms Academy. It has been designed by the highly experienced training development team to guide telecommunication professionals and students through the complex and fascinating world of mobile communications — leaving them much better equipped to fulfill roles within their current or prospective companies (be they network operators, vendors, systems integrators or service providers).