3G, 4G and Beyond

By Martin Sauter

Extensively updated evaluation of current and future networktechnologies, applications and devices

This book follows on from its successful predecessor with anintroduction to next generation network technologies, mobiledevices, voice and multimedia services and the mobile web2.0. Giving a sound technical introduction to 3GPP wirelesssystems, this book explains the decisions taken duringstandardization of the most popular wireless network standardstoday, LTE, LTE-Advanced and HSPA]. It discusses how theseelements strongly influence each other and how networkcapabilities, available bandwidth, mobile device capabilities andnew application concepts will shape the way we communicate in thefuture. This Second Edition presents a comprehensive andbroad-reaching examination of a fast-moving technology which willbe a welcome update for researchers and professionalsalike.

Key features:

Fully updated and expanded to include new sections includingVoLTE, the evolution to 4G, mobile Internet access, LTE-Advanced, Wi-Fi security and backhaul for wireless networksDescribes the successful commercialization of Web 2.0 servicessuch as Facebook, and the emergence of app stores, tablets andsmartphonesExamines the evolution of mobile devices and operating systems, including ARM and x86 architecture and their application tovoice-optimized and multimedia devices

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118341481
• ISBN13: 9781118341483
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.8" x 9.6"