New Technical Publication Positively Showcases EDGE Performance
Internetwire
BELLEVUE, WA -- (INTERNET WIRE) 3G Americas, a trade organization focused on the wireless industry in the Americas, applauds the new GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance: Evolution Towards 3G/UMTS book, written by expert authors and published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd (May 2002). The book, edited by Timo Halonen, Javier Romero and Juan Melero of Nokia Spain, S.A., features a comprehensive study of simulations and field trials performed on the system performance and capabilities of GSM, GPRS, and EDGE. Furthermore, the publication highlights the positive enhancements of the GSM evolution including Adaptive Multi-rate (AMR) Codec and Dynamic Frequency and Channel Allocation.
In his Foreword to GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance, Chris Pearson, Executive Vice President of 3G Americas emphasizes, “The future of EDGE has been understated, underestimated, and undervalued. The comprehensive analysis and trials presented in this book offer more than a GSM transition to 3G evolutionary technical strategy, rather the authors have created a scientifically sound testament of the merits and opportunities presented by EDGE.”
Pearson also commented, “A primary mission of 3G Americas is to advocate the advancement of the EDGE technology through education and promotion to ensure a smooth transition to 3G services. We welcome the publication of a book that provides a technical analysis of spectrum and capacity issues and serves as a tool for engineering, management, and professional technical staff in the implementation of next generation GSM services.”
This book arrives at an important time in the wireless industry as operator strategies are beginning to unfold. Seven operators in the Americas, who represent more than 73 million subscribers, have announced their commitments to deploy EDGE and agreements with major vendors to provide the infrastructure and equipment.
The breadth of technical information covered in GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance, complements the business case presented by the EDGE Operators’ Forum, a program supported by 3G Americas, the GSM Association, and the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). EDGE Operators Forum (EOF) reports that EDGE is gaining steam in Europe for its spectrum efficiency as a complement to WCDMA and estimates that 90 percent of operators worldwide will commit to UMTS and EDGE. According to the EOF, EDGE terminals are scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, with tri-band terminals for the Americas expected in 2003.
“As 3G wireless services become a reality, cellular operators now face the challenge of evolving their networks to efficiently support the forecasted demand for wireless Internet based multimedia services. This book provides a complete overview of the entire GSM system and shows how GSM technologies can be used in a competitive and cost-effective way,” stated Timo Halonen, editor of GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance.
Excerpts from GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance are featured on the 3G Americas website at:
3gamericas.org
The book may be ordered from the Wiley website and other major online bookstores.
North and South American Orders:
wiley.com / wiley.com
European Orders:
wileyeurope.com / wileyeurope.com
About 3G Americas: Unifying the Americas through Wireless Technology
3G Americas unites wireless operators and vendors in the Americas for the very first time to form a single voice representing the five popular technologies – TDMA, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS. Working with regulatory bodies, technical standards bodies, and other global organization, 3G Americas will be uniquely focused on the issues facing the Americas. The mission of 3G Americas is to promote, educate, and advocate for the success of GSM, TDMA, GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS and their seamless evolution to future generations, thereby advancing the wireless industry in the Americas for the benefit of consumers. The new organization fully supports the GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS Third Generation technology migration strategy adopted by many operators in the Americas. These five technologies represent over 85 percent of the world’s digital cellular subscribers today and will account for up to 85 percent of next-generation subscribers. 3G Americas is headquartered in Bellevue, WA with an office for Latin America and the Caribbean in Miami, FL. For more information, visit our website at www.3gamericas.org.
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