Introduction to mobile network engineering: GSM, 3G-WCDMA, LTE and the road to 5G

Summarizes and surveys current LTE technical specifications and implementation options for engineers and newly qualified support staff Concentrating on three mobile communication technologies, GSM, 3G-WCDMA, and LTE - while majorly focusing on Radio Access Network (RAN) technology - this book describes principles of mobile radio technologies that are used in mobile phones and service providers' infrastructure supporting their operation.

It introduces some basic concepts of mobile network engineering used in design and rollout of the mobile network.

It then follows up with principles, design constraints, and more advanced insights into radio interface protocol stack, operation, and dimensioning for three major mobile network technologies: Global System Mobile (GSM) and third (3G) and fourth generation (4G) mobile technologies.