GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance

At present there is a distinct lack of comprehensive books covering GPRS and EDGE and hence the authors aim to provide a comprehensive handbook which discusses the latest performance results of both. Operators will be implementing other performance solutions, such as Adaptive Multi Rate and Dynamic Channel Allocation, in the near future and as yet there aren't any guidelines available. GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance successfully fills both of these gaps.

• Explains the key parts of both ETSI GSM and 3GPP/GERAN standards
• Introduces 3GPP ALL IP architecture for future GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)
• Examines the coverage and capacity of GSM/EDGE and AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate)
• Introduces a totally new approach for Radio Access Network automated optimisation
• Discusses positioning of GERAN and UTRAN (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network)
• Highlights 3GPP Release 4 and Release 5 architecture and also illustrates ideas for future All IP architectures

Contents

1. GSM/EDGE Standards Evolution
2. Evolution of GERAN standardisation
3. GERAN QoS Evolution toward UMTS
4. Mobile Station Location
5. Basics of GSM Radio Communication and Spactral
6. GSM/AMR Voice Performance
7. GPRS and EGPRS Performance
8. Dynamic Frequency and Channel Allocation
9. Narrowband Deployment
10. Link Performance Enhancements
11. Control Channel Performance and Dimensioning
12. Automation and Optimisation
13. IMT-2000 3G Radio Access Technologies
14. 3G Technology Strategy and Evolution Paths