Though the material is rigorous enough for a thorough first-pass description of the system, it is also general enough for project managers newly assigned to a GSM project who need to make analyses and decisions.
Emphasis is on practical matters, particularly testing issues.
Coverage also includes details on important competitive systems such as the North American D-AMPS and the CDMA system. GSM is a cellular system using digital radio access technology for cellular networks and to provide quality radio communication. This book offers detailed insight into this topical area of GSM cellular radio. Featuring numerous illustrations, this work focuses on the fundamentals of the mobile radio system, covering the standards and protocols extensively. An inside look at how and why GSM has progressed to become a major digital wireless standard and how it will be standardized, regulated and developed in the future.