2.5G MOBILE NETWORKS: GPRS and EDGE

Abstract

his book culminates the trilogy of books written by Sumit Kasera and Nishit Narang on three key wireless technologies "2G. 2.5G and 3G Mobile Networks. Even though 2G and 2.5G technologies, as compared to 3G, are more than a decade old, the current corporate battle for 2G spectrum in India, indicates the significance and growth potential of these technologies including GSM and GPRS.

2.5G Mobile Networks is a complete coverage of GPRS and EDGE concepts presented in simple non-technical language without complex mathematics. An ideal primer for those working in or studying networking technologies, this book focuses mainly on procedures and basis of signaling exchanges. Readers will find a detailed treatment on GPRS network architecture, a healthy mix of concepts and protocols of Air Interface and Core Network, discussion on GPRS user-plane aspects with focus on user-plane protocols, important aspects of EDGE and much more.

This book will be a valuable guide to both engineers as well as students working on GPRS and EDGE. It will also be a great follow up for those will knowledge on GSM and want to know more on the intermediate technologies before studying 3G UMTS.