"Finally, a book that bridges the gap between technical and marketing issues... a "must have" as a reference." (Wireless For the Corporate User). From simple cordless phones to complex cellular systems--this accessible guide explores the entire range of today's wireless technologies, economics, and services. The book compares and contrasts cellular and PCS technologies and standards... explains how cellular and PCS fit into the big picture of mobile communications... tiles financials analyses to technological strengths... and defines key industry terms and acronyms.

Cellular and PCS : The Big Picture (McGraw-Hill Series on Telecommunications)

Computers & Technology

Harte, Lawrence

Levine, Richard

Prokup, Steve

Networking & Cloud Computing

McGraw=Hill

This practical, readable guide makes CDMA IS-95 (Code Division Multiple Access) accessible to working telecommunications engineers and managers. CDMA is the most advanced of the three digital cellular standards being used worldwide, and is fast becoming a key component of new PCS networks as well. Readers will find everything they need to know about CDMA for wireless implementations, a concise listing of all CDMA radio and network specifications; a directory of major CDMA equipment suppliers; and more.

CDMA IS-95 for Cellular and PCS: Technology, Applications, and Resource Guide

McLaughlin, Daniel

Kikta, Roman

Hoenig, Morris

McGraw-Hill Professional

Fast becoming the world's standard, GSM is poised to dominate the presently murky, multi-standard soup of the U.S. digital wireless telecommunications market. With "superphone" linkability to other digital devices, GSM offers not only seamless cross-border solutions, but also a new cornucopia of consumer services. This first applications-oriented guideÑlong on examples and low on math, exposes both the technology and the business sides of this important telecom phenom. Packed with lists of equipment suppliers and other key data, and written by two of the world's premier experts, this book is a must-have for anyone with a bet on the telecom game.

GSM Superphones: Technologies and Services

All-in-one, application-and service-focused look at 3G cellular 
 Want to know exactly how existing wireless technologies are evolving into a vital third generation -- and how this trend impacts the bottom line? You’ll find the answers in 3G Cellular &amp; PCs Demystified, by Lawrence Harte, Richard Levine, Roman Kikta. This plain-language guide fills you in on the different technology types, design issues for handset and network systems, economics, and the future of 3G --vital topics for anyone working in the field, from marketing managers to technicians. Helpful appendices identify key companies involved with the products and services highlighted in the book. In addition to an introduction to 3G wireless basics and industry terms, you get: History, system overviews, basic operation, world system descriptions of cellular systems…North American TDMA…and Code Division Multiple Access Radio channel structure, signaling, and system parameters of digital wireless Global System for mobile (GSM) communications Wireless Office telephone systems Cordless telephone technology, including residential cordless handsets, CT2, CT3, IS-91A 3G mobile telephones and networks Wireless telephone system equipment costs, network capital costs, operational costs Future advances for 4th generation systems More

3G Wireless Demystified

The first complete guide to Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR): technologies, economics, services and more. Endorsed by leaders at Nokia, Nextel, Ericsson and other top wireless providers worldwide, the book presents detailed application coverage, with extensive diagrams and illustrations. Finally, it previews the future of SMR technology.

Public & Private Land Mobile Radio Telephones And Systems

Engineering & Transportation

Shark, Alan

Steiner, Tom

Shalhoub, Robyn

Engineering

PRENTICE/HALL

Cellular and PCS/PCN Telephones and Systems explains the different types of and digital cellular and PCS/PCN telecommunications systems. This book includes an overview of different analog and digital mobile communications technologies. Analog cellular technologies covered include AMPS, TACS, NMT-450, NMT-900, CNET, RC2000, NTT and others. Digital cellular and PCS/PCN technologies explained in detail include IS-136 TDMA, IS-95 CDMA and Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM). Included are dedicated chapters on mobile telephone and network equipment design and manufacturing processes. A chapter is dedicated to providing hard to find economic information on cellular telephone and network equipment and operational costs. The different types of advanced services such as new broadcast and multicast services are described. Industry acronyms and terms are contained in appendixes along with a listing of the types of systems used by each country around the world. Since the first edition of this book in 1996, new technologies and features have been added. This edition has been updated to include information on the 3rd Generation cellular technologies, along with the latest product development and manufacturing processes. This book contains chapters that cover analog cellular, IS-136 TDMA, IS-95 CDMA, Global System for Mobile Communications and integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN) technology. The technologies are described in detail using over 160 diagrams.

Cellular and PCS/PCN Telephones and Systems

Apdg Pub

This book explains how wireless telecommunications systems and services work. It is a well-known fact that wireless technology and services are continually changing. Authors and industry veterans Lawrence J. Harte, Steven Kellogg, Richard Dreher, and Tom Schaffnit understands these changes in the industry and provides descriptions and diagrams of typical interconnection arrangements for cellular, PCS, paging, wireless data, land mobile radio, satellite systems, wireless local loop and other wireless systems. If there were one book you could select for a big picture of the wireless telecommunications industry, "The Comprehensive Guide to Wireless Technologies" is the best choice. Literally thousands of people who need to understand how telecommunications systems operate and the services that they offer have found previous works of these authors to be extremely valuable. The Comprehensive Guide to Wireless Technologies provides details of the latest wireless telecommunications technologies and systems. Some of the most important topics featured are: · Basic descriptions and diagrams of cellular, PCS, paging, wireless data, land mobile radio, wireless local loop, satellite, television of wireless systems and how they operate. · What are the different types of wireless services and which types of wireless systems can offer them. · Explains the key services and their approximate usage fees for wireless systems. · What are the market numbers and trends for each key wireless technology. · How each wireless technology is changing to offer new services and better compete against other wireless technologies. · Describes emerging wireless technologies and industries. · What are the key applications driving wireless market growth. · Provides semi-technical descriptions of the key technologies used by wireless telecommunications systems.

The Comprehensive Guide to Wireless Technology

Dreher, Richard

Kellogg, Steve

This book explains how various telecommunications systems and services work. It is a well-known fact that telecommunication technology and services are continually changing. Authors and industry veterans Lawrence J. Harte and Avi Ofrane understands these changes in the industry and provides descriptions and diagrams of typical interconnection arrangements for pubic and private telephone systems, data networks, inter-exchange systems, wireless, billing and customer care systems. If there were one book you could select for a big picture of the telecommunications industry, Telecom Made Simple is the best choice. Literally thousands of people who need to understand how telecommunications systems operate and the services that they offer have found previous works of these authors to be extremely valuable. Telecom Made Simple provides details of the latest telecommunications technologies and systems. Some of the most important topics featured are: - Identifies the latest telecommunications systems and their market trends. - Compares the different types of systems using easy to understand criteria. - Identifies new communication options available to companies and what systems they may upgrade or replace. - Explains telecommunication services that can be used to improve your job or enhance business operations. -Provides market assessments and trend analysis for the leading telecommunications industries. - Describes emerging technologies. - Gives an understanding of the economics associated with building and maintaining telecommunications systems. - Provides semi-technical descriptions of the key technologies used by telecommunications systems. - Gives an introduction to customer care and billing systems. - How telephone competition is increasing the universal deployment of digital telephone systems.

Telecom Made Simple

Ofrane, AVI

Harrelson, W. E.

Internet Telephone Basics explains how and why people and companies are changing to Internet Telephone Service. Learn how much money can be saved using Internet telephone service and how you can to use standard telephones and dial the same way. Internet telephone service usually costs 1.5 to 4 cents/min for long distance calls and 3 to 10 cents/min for International calls. It describes how to activate Internet telephone service instantly and how to display your call details on the web. Covered are the advanced features and services including intelligent call forwarding, unified email and voice mail messaging, and the simultaneous sending of voice, data, and video through the Internet during your calls. All Internet Telephone Service is Not the Same and this book defines the cost and quality tradeoffs that you can make. You will learn how Internet telephone service works and how to talk for free by connecting directly to other Internet (IP) telephones. Setup and optimize your Internet connection for the different types of Internet telephones and adapters. Discover the potential challenges of Internet telephone service along with their solutions. Industry standards H.323, SIP, and MGCP are described. Appendixes include lists of ITSPs and equipment manufacturers.

Internet Telephone Basics

Althos Inc

The Internet Telephone Illustrated Dictionary provides definitions and illustration the latest voice over data and Internet telephone technologies and provides the understanding needed to communicate with others in the telecommunications industry. It contains over 10,000 of the latest voice over data definitions, more than 4,000+ of the latest industry terms and acronyms, includes and introduction to Internet telephone technology, uses 400+ diagrams to help explain complex definitions, and contains directories of magazines, associations and other essential trade resources. This book is an essential reference book for those involved in all aspects of the Internet and voice over data network (VoIP) industry.

Internet Telephone Illustrated Dictionary

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