About the Author.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
List of Abbreviations.
Chapter 1 Introduction.
1.1 Prologue ??? The Generation Game.
1.2 The Props ??? WLAN, WiMAX and All That.
1.3 The Players ??? The Jester, the Harlequin and the Guy with the Beard and Sandals.
1.4 The Plot ??? The Elephant in the Room.
1.5 Epilogue ??? The Road to 4G.
References.
More to Explore.
Chapter 2 An Introduction to 3G Networks.
2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Mobile Standards.
2.3 The History of 3G.
2.4 UMTS Network Overview.
2.5 UMTS Network Details.
2.6 UMTS Radio Access Network (UTRAN) and Air Interface.
2.7 CDMA2000 Packet Core Network.
2.8 TD-SCDMA.
2.9 Conclusion.
References.
More to Explore.
Chapter 3 Wireless LANs.
3.1 Introduction.
3.2 Applications of WLANs.
3.3 WLAN Compared to Cellular.
3.4 How WLANs Work.
3.5 Performance of WLANs.
3.6 WLAN Network Coverage.
3.7 Improving WLANs.
3.8 Security.
3.9 Roaming.
3.10 Quality of Service (QoS).
3.11 Handover and Paging.
3.12 Battery Life.
3.13 Go Faster WLAN ??? 802.11n.
3.14 Interference.
3.15 Future of WLANs.
References.
More to Explore.
Chapter 4 Cellular Evolution.
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 What is Wrong with 3G?
4.3 HSPA.
4.4 HSUPA.
4.5 EDGE.
4.6 EVDO and CDMA2000 Evolution.
4.7 Femtocells.
4.8 LTE.
4.9 Conclusion.
References.
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Chapter 5 WiMAX.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Overview of WiMAX History.
5.3 OFDM.
5.4 WiMAX MAC Layer.
5.5 WiMAX PHY Layer.
5.6 WiMAX QoS.
5.7 Spectrum.
5.8 Smart Antennas.
5.9 WiMAX Network Architecture.
5.10 WiMAX Throughput and Performance.
5.11 Conclusion.
References.
More to Explore.
Chapter 6 Convergence and the IMS.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 The IMS.
6.3 Convergence Today ??? Fusion.
6.4 Voice Call Continuity.
6.5 Media Independent Handover.
6.6 Next Generation Networks.
6.7 The IMS in Context Today.
ReferencesMore to Explore.
Chapter 7 Mobile Services ??? The Final Chapter.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Beyond Voice and SMS.
7.3 Hard Lessons ??? MMS and WAP.
7.4 Innovation ??? Mobile Music.
7.5 Broadcast Services.
7.6 A New Paradigm ??? 1000 Killer Applications.
7.7 Terminals.
7.8 Money Makes the World Go Around.
7.9 Mobile Broadband.
7.10 Conclusion.
References.
Index.
