"The GSM Evolution" comprehensively provides the basics of GPRS and EGPRS comprising the radio interface, and the system and protocol architecture is described in detail.

The standards GPRS and EDGE significantly enhance the GSM standard for mobile communications by supporting packet-oriented data services with higher bit rates than currently possible. This enables transparent access to fixed packet data networks. While GPRS will provide data services prior to UMTS deployment, both GPRS and EDGE have the potential to complement 3G networks. Initially UMTS will only be available in areas with high subscriber density. With the availability of multi-mode terminals supporting both UMTS and GPRS/EDGE (GERAN), data services will be supported outside the UMTS coverage area by both GPRS and EDGE. Therefore packet data services based on GERAN are expected to play an important role in mobile communications far beyond 2010.
* Provides a detailed description of the architecture, protocols, applications and traffic performance of GPRS, EDGE and GERAN

* Presents the evolution of the architecture and protocols of GSM systems

* Includes GPRS traffic engineering and QoS issues

* Discusses existing and future applications that are likely to be utilized over the evolving GSM and 3G networks

* Features a unique collection of GPRS/EDGE traffic performance results for evolving network capabilities, protocol modes and various mobile applications

* Supplies an overview of potential mobile data applications and their traffic models including WWW, e-mail, WAP, MMS, Video and Audio Streaming, and Voice over IP
The GSM Evolution will appeal to all those wishing to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the GPRS/EDGE and GERAN communication principles, protocols and applications, and the traffic issues of cellular packet radio networks. Students and researchers as well as engineering professionals and technical staff will also find this volume a valuable resource.

Der Autor erklärt Ihnen die Entwicklung von GSM/GPRS-Netzen zu GSM/EDGE Radio Access Networks (GERAN) und erläutert den GERAN-Standard.
- GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) ist das verbreitetste digitale zellulare Netzwerk weltweit; GSM-Netzwerke bieten einen Datenübertragungsdienst mit begrenzter Datenrate (9,6 kbit/s)
- GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) ermöglicht effiziente Internet-Dienste mit einer Übertragungsrate von bis zu 115 kbit/s, wobei mehrere Funkkanäle einem oder mehreren Benutzern zugewiesen werden können
- GERAN (GSM EDGE Radio Access Network), eine weiterentwickelte Version von EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution), bietet Datenraten bis zu 473 kbit/s
- das Buch bespricht die Grundlagen von GPRS und EGPRS (Funkschnittstelle sowie System- und Protokollarchitektur)
- beschreibt ausführlich GPRS-, EDGE-, und GERAN-Netzwerke (einschlie lich Modulations- und Codierungstechniken)
- diskutiert die Leistungsfähigkeit von GSM/GPRS und GERAN