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by Heikki Kaaranen (Author), Ari Ahtiainen (Author), Lauri Laitinen (Author), Siamäk Naghian (Author), Valtteri Niemi (Author), Siamak Naghian (Author) "Evolution is one of the most common terms used in the context of UMTS ..." (more)
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"...describes the latest UMTS mobile networking technology..." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 26, No. 2, June 2002)

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UMTS Networks provides an outstanding description of 3rd generation UMTS mobile networking technology. It discusses both the core network evolving from the globally successful GSM/GPRS system and the radio access network based on newly emerged Wideband CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology. UMTS networks will provide a platform for mobile packet data and multimedia services bringing new business opportunities to existing and greenfield cellular operators, manufacturers and internet service and content providers.
Written by a group of experts in mobile networking, this practical approach will have wide–ranging appeal to system, software and field engineers and technical managers in cellular operator, manufacturer and service provider companies as well as students of telecommunications engineering and computer networks.

"The 3rd generation research and standardisation has been a major challenge to the Nokia R and D engineers, who togther with their competent colleagues from around the world telecom community have put together the UMTS network specifications, which will bring the mobile communications into the era of personal, pocket–sized multimedia." Prof., Dr. Juhani Kuusi, SVP, Head of Nokia Research Center

UMTS networks are introduced in three parts:

1. Explains the overall system design and describes the network elements and functions of a complete UMTS network. It also illustrates how mobile networks evolve from 2nd generation GSM into first UMTS release and beyond towards full–IP mobility networks

2. Examines the radio access and core network in further detail explaining the functions and services provided to the end users. This part creates a solid understanding of how user location is managed, security is guaranteed, circuit bearers are established and released, packet traffic flows are maintained and terminal handovers are carried out.

3. Increases the reader′s knowledge by explaining how the previous functions are distributed throughout the network by means of communication protocols providing references to the original UMTS standards published by the 3rd Generation Partnership Program (3GPP)



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2.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, unfortunately suffers from poor presentation, 28 Mar 2002
This book attempts to make a comprehensive description of UMTS architectural matters.

Although ceratinly writen with the best intentions, and containing some useful information, it unfortunately suffers from :
1. Poor standard of English, with grammatical errors in most paragraphs that distract the attention of the reader and make the logical flow difficult to follow.
2. Insufficient depth to explain the subject fully, especially in the more mathematical sections, frequently leaving the reader with unanswered questions.

For such an important subject, it is a pity that the publishers did not go to the trouble to have the book thoroughly checked by technical writers with a good command of English.

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4.0 out of 5 stars UMTS NETWORKS, 23 Oct 2001
Very easy reading. Good use of diagrams to illustrate concepts discussed. Covered more then I anticipated on the CN and UTRAN. Typically, focus is emphasized on the WCDMA but this book has balance.
The only thing that bothers me is the continual type error with the letter z being replaced by s everywhere in the book.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Badly edited, poorly written, but it has a few good bits..., 14 Jun 2003
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Strange that this book is so bad, yet "WCDMA for UMTS" - also from Wiley - is the polar opposite: well written, easily understood, and even quite entertaining in parts.
This book covers the core network in reasonable depth and there are some useful snippets of info in there but it doesn't hang together well and the reader is constantly distracted by the butchered English. I would advise skipping the first 100 pages or so (intro, basics, and UTRAN) as the subject matter is covered much better elsewhere. The other chapters, covering core network, services, security, and protocols are ok but patchy, to say the least. Wait for the second edition, I'm told Wiley will be employing some English speaking technical editors soon ;-)
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