Convergence Technologies for 3G Networks - IP, UMTS, EGPRS and ATM (Hardcover)

Convergence Technologies for 3G Networks describes the evolution from cellular to a converged network that integrates traditional telecommunications and the technology of the Internet. In particular, the authors address the application of both IP and ATM technologies to a cellular environment, including IP telephony protocols, the use of ATM/AAL2 and the new AAL2 signalling protocol for voice/multimedia and data transport as well as the future of the UMTS network in UMTS Release 5/6 All-IP architecture.

Convergence Technologies for 3G Networks:

• Explains the operation and integration of GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, CDMA2000, IP, and ATM.
• Provides practical examples of 3G connection scenarios.
• Uses live captures from 3G networks.
• Describes signalling flows and protocol stacks.
• Covers IP and ATM as used in a 3G context.
• Addresses issues of QoS and real-time application support.
• Includes IP/SS7 internetworking and IP softswitching.
• Discusses the use of Voice over IP and SIP in UMTS.
• Outlines the architecture of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) for UMTS.

This highly accessible reference is suited for professionals from the telecommunications, data communications and computer networking industries.

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