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Wireless Communications Technologies And Solutions Wireless is a huge part of the telecommunication technology, which consists of those technologies involving radio waves, infrared waves and microwaves, instead of cables or wires to carry a signal to connect communication devices. The distances involved may be short (a few meters as in television remote control), form a Personal Area Network (PAN), extend to cover a small geographical area (a home, office or a group of building to form the Local Area Network), span cities (ranging from several blocks of buildings to entire cities) to form a Metropolitan Area Network, or cover a broad area (i.e., any network whose communications links cross metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries) to form a Wide Area Network. Wireless technology enables users to physically move while using an appliance, such as a handheld PC, personal digital assistant, paging device, or phone.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS introduces many technologies for each one of the above network types. This publication will outline the technologies used for each type, the coverage area provided by each technology, limitation of each technology, and the trend in each one of the above network types. This publication will also evaluate real applications that have been deployed by real vendors and give predictions concerning what application will become very valuable in the next 3-5 years for each technology. Finally, this paper addresses machine technology (M2M), and the different M2M solutions provided in all fields such as Transport and logistics, Retail, Utilities, Security and Construction.
Target audience
- Wireless Network Operators
- Wireless Network Application Vendors
- Any individual interested in wireless technology
Published By: Mind Commerce Publishing
Date Published: Aug 2008 * * * * * * European Wireless and Mobile Communications: Country and Operator Profile - Sweden (2007)
This IDC study analyzes the mobile market opportunity in Sweden. In addition to identifying the key trends currently shaping the market, the study profiles all the wireless operators.
"The Swedish mobile communications market continues to be one of the most mature and highly penetrated markets in Western Europe. For the past year we have seen a significant uptake in mobile broadband, creating a unique opportunity for focused vendors," said Brian Troelsen, research manager at IDC Nordic.
Published By: IDC
Date Published: Jun 2008 * * * * * *
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Universal mobile telephony system (UMTS) refers to the next
generation of cellular technology that is also being standardized by
European Telecommunications Standard Institute (ETSI).
Wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) is the air
interface technology selected by ETSI and the major European and
Japanese mobile communications operators. This technology is
optimized to allow very high-speed multimedia services such as
full-motion video, Internet access, and videoconferencing.
Spectrum for UMTS WRC’92 identified the frequency bands
1885-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz for future IMT-2000 systems, with
the bands 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz intended for the satellite
part of these future systems.
Circuit and Packet Domains Two types of networks
approaches are specified for UMTS - the R99 core network solution:
circuit and packet domains. Iu-cs is an UMTS interface for the
circuit domain, equivalent to the GSM "A" interface, Iu-ps
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| UMTS Forum |
What
is UMTS
- Why UMTS?
- When UMTS?
- How UMTS?
UMTS Glossary
Glossary of terms.
Reports
The Forum publishes a series of reports to inform and guide key
decision makers, providing detailed recommendations on the critical
aspects concerning third generation mobile communications systems.
Papers
Offering a valuable source of information for mobile industry
professionals, a series of Position Papers from The UMTS Forum
offers expert opinion and analysis of key issues relating to UMTS
and 3G. |
| African Cellular |
UMTS
Technical Details - What UMTS Offers |
| UMTS World |
News and Information about 3G mobile networks
UMTS Frequently
Asked Questions
UMTS
Glossary |
| Mobile Lifestreams |
Mobile Positioning/UMTS |
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The UWCC (Universal Wireless Communications Consortium) is a
consortium of over 100 telecommunications carriers and vendors of
wireless products and services. The consortium is dedicated to support
TDMA, a digital wireless air interface complemented by the Wireless
Intelligent Network (ANSI-41). The UWCC is a limited liability company
formed in Washington State in 1996.
UWCC Board Members
Board members include Alcatel USA, Argentina TDMA Association,
AT&T Wireless Services, BellSouth Cellular Corp., Cellcom, Celumovil,
Compaq Computers Corporation, Ericsson Radio Systems, HongKong Telecom
CSL, Hughes Network Systems, Industar Digital PCS, Lucent Technologies,
Mobikom SDN BHD, Motorola, Movilnet, Nokia Mobile Phones, Nortel
Networks, Rogers Cantel, Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Telecom New
Zealand, VimpelCom.
EDGE is referred to as 136HS in the UWC standard. It has both a wide
area and an indoor component to provide data rates of 384 kbps and 2
Mbps respectively.
3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
IMT-2000 is the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU)
framework for third-generation standards. Technical specifications for
IMT-2000 members are being developed by the 3rd Generation
Partnership Project (3GPP), a global
co-operation between six Organisational Partners (ARIB,
CWTS, ETSI,
T1, TTA,
and TTC).
Organisational Partners
Market Representation Partners
A Market Representation Partner (MRP) is any organisation that has
been invited by the Organisational Partners to take part in 3GPP,
irrespective of geographical location, and who are able to bring
pertinent competencies including the ability to offer advice to 3GPP and
to bring a consensus view of market requirements falling within the 3GPP
scope.
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Where Does WAP fit in?
WAP brings Internet content and advanced services to digital cellular
phones and other wireless terminals. WAP is a global wireless protocol
specification that works across the following wireless network
technology types: GSM (900, 1800 & 1900MHz),
PDC, CDMA (IS-95 and/or IS-707), US-TDMA
(IS-136), iDEN (ESMR), DataTAC, Mobitex, CDPD, DECT, PHS, FLEX, and
ReFLEX. Applications using WAP are scaleable across a variety of
transport options and device types. A common standard offers potential
economies of scale, encouraging cellular phone and other device
manufacturers to invest in developing compatible products. With WAP,
cellular and other wireless network carriers and content providers are
able to develop new differentiated service offerings as a way to attract
new subscribers, while consumers benefit from more and varied choices in
mobile communications applications, advanced services and Internet
access.
WAPForum (1.0)
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