End-to-End Mobile Communications: Evolution to 5G

Explore mobile communications and discover how the technology has evolved to 5G

This hands-on textbook lays out the foundations of mobile communications—from architecture to function—with a special focus on 5G services, networks, and applications. Written by a stellar team of academics and mobile networking practitioners, End-to-End Mobile Communications: Evolution to 5G clearly explains the latest capabilities, standards, and practices along with background and examples. The book contains a primer on the vast topic of mobile technology security and offers a look toward future trends and emerging technologies.

Coverage includes:

• An introduction to mobile communications
• Background on mobile network services
• Evolution of mobile technologies
• 5G services and applications
• 5G radio access network architecture
• 5G core network architecture
• Security
• Future evolution of mobile systems