2.5G Mobile Networks: GPRS and EDGE

An authoritative guide to 2.5g networking technologiesthis 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.