The Gsm System for Mobile Communications

About this book

The digital standard known as the Global System for Mobile (GSM) has captured a large share of the global cellular market. This book aims to bridge the gap between a readers basic knowledge of telecommunications and the complexities of the 5000-page GSM technical specification. It describes the system as a whole covering all aspects of the standard including mobile stations switching equipment the radio interface infrastructure transmission methods and signaling protocols. System architects involved in the design of personal communications systems will find the book to be a complete description of the GSM communications system. It also may serve as a general introduction to digital cellular systems.