Asif S.Z. 5G Mobile Communications: Concepts and Technologies

Boca Raton, USA: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018. — 354 p. — ISBN: 1138746665.This book will help readers comprehend technical and policy elements of telecommunication particularly in the context of 5G. It first presents an overview of the current research and standardization practices and lays down the global frequency spectrum allocation process. It further lists solutions to accommodate 5G spectrum requirements.
The readers will find a considerable amount of information on 4G (LTE-Advanced), LTE-Advance Pro, 5G NR (New Radio); transport network technologies, 5G NGC (Next Generation Core), OSS (Operations Support Systems), network deployment and end-to-end 5G network architecture.
Some details on multiple network elements (end products) such as 5G base station/small cells and the role of semiconductors in telecommunication are also provided. Keeping trends in mind, service delivery mechanisms along with state-of-the-art services such as MFS (mobile financial services), mHealth (mobile health) and IoT (Internet-of-Things) are covered at length. At the end, telecom sector's burning challenges and best practices are explained which may be looked into for today's and tomorrow's networks.
The book concludes with certain high level suggestions for the growth of telecommunication, particularly on the importance of basic research, departure from ten-year evolution cycle and having a 20-30 year plan.The Beginning
Research and Technology Development
Radio Frequency Spectrum
Standardization
5G Concepts
Semiconductors in Mobile Telecommunications
Product Development
Network Architecture, Mobility Management, and Deployment
4G/5G Radio Access Network
Transport Network
Core Network and Operational Support System
Connected Devices
Mobile Applications
Burning Challenges
Weak, Good, and Best Industry Practices
The Way Forward: Fast Forward to Year