The GSM Network: Gprs Evolution: One Step Towards Umts Paperback - 2001

First line

From ancient times right up to the end of the 19th century, writing was the only means of communication between two people separated by a large distance.

From the rear cover

Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of GSM Cellular Radio Telephony, offers guidance through the evolving field of GSM networks. By presenting the GSM standard it describes the varied aspects of this technology including international scale compatibility, spectral frequency usage, availability, adaptability, quality and costs, access potentials and proposed services.
The GSM Network provides and instructive insight into recent progress in this area and will have great apppeal to telecommunicatiosn engineers and consultants as well as network and telecommunications managers.
* Provides an essential introduction into the most recent developments in terms of standardisation and service range
* Examines internet access through GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
* Discusses the advances towards UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
* Features numerous new topics including SMS (Short Message Service), EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution) and WAP (Wireless Applications Protocol)