The future of mobile communications

The future of mobile communications -awaiting the third generation
Mobile communications are about to enter the third stage in their development, widely known as 3G. This will bring always-on internet access to mobile devices. This book investigates the history of mobile communications and explores the technological background to 3G in a user-friendly manner. It examines the licensing process throughout the world, and draws conclusions about the prospects for 3G through a comprehensive analysis of the issues that have been raised so far.
Contents:
Preface
Glossary
Abbreviations
Introduction to Mobile Telephony
Intermediate steps Along the Road
UMTS Licensing in Western Europe
3G Licensing Elsewhere in the World
Analysis of Issues Raised by 3G
A Case Study of Vodafone with a touch of Orange
Notes
Author Biographies:
PETER CURWEN is Professor of Business at the Sheffield Business School Policy Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University. He has been a visiting professor at a number of American and European Universities, and regularly delivers papers at international conferences. He is the author of Restructuring Telecommunications.
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Nyckelord: mobile communications, 3G, mobile devices, internet, mobile telephony, 3G licensing