| Description |
xxiii, 225 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction to Mobile Telephony -- 2. Intermediate Steps Along the Road -- 3. UMTS Licensing in Western Europe -- 4. 3G Licensing Elsewhere in the World -- 5. Analysis of Issues Raised by 3G -- 6. A Case Study of Vodafone with a Piece of Orange and the DTs |
| Summary |
"Mobile communications are about to enter the third stage in their development, widely known as 3G, which will bring always-on Internet access to mobile devices. However, whereas the technological issues are being successfully addressed, the issue of whether 3G services will make a profit for their providers remains an unanswered question. This book investigates the history of mobile communications and explores the technological background to 3G in a user-friendly manner. A thorough examination of the licensing process throughout the world identifies all the players and their prospects. The overall prospects for 3G are then addressed through a comprehensive analysis of the issues raised by the licensing process. The book concludes with an in-depth case study of Vodafone, the leading mobile operator in the world." "This book provides a timely, up-to-date analysis of an industrial sector undergoing a period of unprecedented change."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Cell phone services industry.
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Radio.
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Cell phones.
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Digital communications.
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Wireless communication systems.
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| LC no. |
2002072509 |
| ISBN |
1403902682 : |
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