NEXT GENERATION MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ECOSYSTEM -- Contents -- About the Author -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Mobile Communications Ecosystem -- 1.1.1 Devices -- 1.1.2 Networks -- 1.1.3 Technology Management -- 1.2 Book Overview -- 1.2.1 Chapter 2 OFDM and OFDMA -- 1.2.2 Chapter 3 3GPP Evolved Packet System (EPS) -- 1.2.3 Chapter 4 IEEE 802.16 WiMAX -- 1.2.4 Chapter 5 3GPP CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -- 1.2.5 Chapter 6 IEEE 802.20 Mobile-Fi -- 1.2.6 Chapter 7 Transmission Networks -- 1.2.7 Chapter 8 Core Networks and OSS -- 1.2.8 Chapter 9 IMS, Services and Applications -- 1.2.9 Chapter 10 Smart Wireless Devices -- 1.2.10 Chapter 11 E2E Network Architecture and Mobility Management -- 1.2.11 Chapter 12 Technology Management -- 1.2.12 Chapter 13 Recap and Future Outlook -- Reference -- 2 OFDM and OFDMA -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Technical Background -- 2.3 Principles of OFDM -- 2.3.1 OFDM System Model -- 2.3.2 OFDM Mathematical Realization -- 2.4 OFDM Advantages -- 2.5 OFDM Impairments and Potential Remedies -- 2.5.1 Frequency Offset -- 2.5.2 Phase Offset -- 2.5.3 Sampling Offset -- 2.5.4 High Peak to Average Power Ratio (PAPR) -- 2.5.5 Phase Noise -- 2.5.6 I/Q Imbalance -- 2.6 Multi Access Scheme OFDMA -- 2.7 Why OFDMA for NGMN -- 2.7.1 OFDMA Advantages -- 2.8 Summary Insights -- References -- 3 3GPP Evolved Packet System (EPS) -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 3GPP Releases -- 3.2.1 Key Aspects of Rel-99 -- 3.2.2 Key Aspects of Rel-4 -- 3.2.3 Key Aspects of Rel-5 -- 3.2.4 Key Aspects of Rel-6 -- 3.2.5 Key Aspects of Release 7 -- 3.3 3GPP LTE -- 3.3.1 Key Aspects of Release 8 -- 3.3.2 Key Aspects of Release 9 -- 3.3.3 E-UTRA Objectives -- 3.4 LTE Air Interface -- 3.4.1 Multiple Access -- 3.5 PHY Layer (Layer 1) -- 3.5.1 Services and Functions -- 3.5.2 Frame Structure -- 3.5.3 Downlink Transmission -- 3.5.4 Uplink Transmission -- 3.5.5 Transport Channels.

3.6 Layer 2 -- 3.6.1 MAC Sublayer -- 3.6.2 RLC Sublayer -- 3.6.3 PDCP Sublayer -- 3.7 RRC (sublayer of Layer 3) -- 3.7.1 Services and Functions -- 3.8 EPS Architecture -- 3.8.1 E-UTRAN and EPC Functional Split -- 3.8.2 eNodeB -- 3.8.3 Radio Protocol Architecture -- 3.8.4 EPS Home eNodeBs -- 3.9 Key Attributes of E-UTRA -- 3.9.1 QoS -- 3.9.2 Radio Resource Management -- 3.9.3 Multi-Antennas Transmission -- 3.9.4 Interference Coordination and Cancellation -- 3.9.5 Spectrum Flexibility -- 3.9.6 Security -- 3.9.7 MBMS -- 3.9.8 One Voice -- 3.10 LTE Performance -- 3.10.1 Simulation Results -- 3.10.2 Field Testing -- 3.11 3GPP Roadmap Evolution -- 3.11.1 Key Non IMT-Advanced Aspects of Rel-10 -- 3.11.2 UMTS and LTE Roadmap -- 3.12 Industry Outlook -- 3.13 Summary Insights -- References -- 4 IEEE WiMAX -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Air Interface -- 4.2.1 MAC -- 4.2.2 Physical Layers -- 4.3 Advanced Features of Mobile WiMAX -- 4.3.1 Smart Antennas -- 4.3.2 Fractional Frequency Reuse -- 4.3.3 Multicast and Broadcast Service (MBS) -- 4.3.4 Additional PHY Features -- 4.4 Network Architecture -- 4.4.1 WiMAX and WiFi Network Architecture -- 4.4.2 WiMAX Femtocells -- 4.5 Performance -- 4.5.1 Field Testing -- 4.5.2 Published WiMAX Lab Results -- 4.6 WiMAX Certification -- 4.6.1 Background -- 4.6.2 What is Involved in Certification? -- 4.6.3 How Does Certification Work? -- 4.6.4 Pre-Certified WiMAX Modules -- 4.7 Industry Outlook -- 4.7.1 WiMAX in MENA -- 4.7.2 WiMAX Forum Forecast -- 4.8 Next Steps/Evolution -- 4.8.1 IEEE 802.16m -- 4.8.2 Release 1.5 and 2.0 -- 4.9 Summary Insights -- References -- 5 3GPP CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 1xEV-DO (Revisions 0 and A) -- 5.2.1 1xEV-DO Architecture -- 5.2.2 1xEV-DO Revision 0 -- 5.2.3 1xEV-DO Revision A -- 5.3 EV-DO Revision B -- 5.3.1 Multi-Carrier CDMA -- 5.3.2 Enhancements of Rev. B.

5.3.3 Rev. B Performance -- 5.4 UMB (EV-DO Revision C) -- 5.5 CDMA450 -- 5.6 EV-DO Network Architecture -- 5.7 EV-DO Revisions Comparison -- 5.8 CDMA2000 Evolution and Migration to 3GPP LTE -- 5.9 Industry Outlook -- 5.10 Summary Insights -- References -- 6 IEEE 802.20 Mobile-Fi -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 MBWA Requirements and Characteristics -- 6.3 The 802.20 Standard -- 6.4 Air Interface - Wideband Mode -- 6.4.1 Architecture Reference Model -- 6.4.2 Protocol Architecture for Unicast Traffic -- 6.4.3 Protocol Architecture for Broadcast Multicast Service (BCMCS) -- 6.5 Physical Layer Specifications - Wideband Mode -- 6.5.1 Physical Layer Overview -- 6.5.2 Wideband Mode Key Features -- 6.6 625k-MC (625kiloHertz-spaced MultiCarrier) Mode -- 6.6.1 625k-MC Mode Key Features -- 6.7 802.20 Network Architecture -- 6.8 Performance -- 6.8.1 Lab Simulations -- 6.8.2 Field Trial -- 6.9 Industry Outlook -- 6.10 Summary Insights -- References -- 7 Transmission Networks -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Market Drivers and Challenges -- 7.2.1 Drivers -- 7.2.2 Challenges -- 7.3 Backhaul Network -- 7.3.1 Performance Enhancements in Microwave Radios -- 7.3.2 Gigabit Ethernet Radios -- 7.3.3 Backhaul via License-free Microwave Radios -- 7.3.4 Free Space Optics (FSO) -- 7.3.5 Local Multipoint Distribution System (LMDS) -- 7.3.6 VSAT upgrade with DVB-S2/DVB-RCS -- 7.3.7 Summary of Wireless Backhaul Technologies -- 7.3.8 Leased Lines -- 7.3.9 DSL Backhaul -- 7.3.10 Summarizing Backhaul Network -- 7.3.11 Backhaul Network Design Criteria -- 7.4 Metro Regional and Aggregation Transport Networks -- 7.4.1 Physical Layer Technologies -- 7.4.2 Data Link Layer Technologies -- 7.5 Backbone Transport Network -- 7.5.1 MPLS -- 7.5.2 Access to Internet (Interconnection) -- 7.6 Transport Network Evolution -- 7.7 Industry Outlook -- 7.8 Summary Insights -- References.

8 Core Networks and Operations Support Systems -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Core Network -- 8.2.1 3GPP Core Network -- 8.2.2 3GPP Core -- 8.2.3 WiMAX Core Network -- 8.2.4 MBWA Core Network -- 8.2.5 Key CN Enhancements -- 8.3 Operation Support Systems (OSS) -- 8.3.1 Background (History) -- 8.3.2 Standard Development Organizations and Forums -- 8.3.3 ITU-T Telecommunications Management Network (TMN) -- 8.3.4 TM Forum NGOSS -- 8.3.5 TM Forum Interface Program (TIP) -- 8.3.6 3GPP Management Overview -- 8.3.7 WiMAX Management Overview -- 8.3.8 Open Source Software -- 8.4 Industry Outlook -- 8.5 Summary Insights -- References -- 9 IMS, Services and Applications -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 What is IMS? -- 9.3 3GPP IMS -- 9.3.1 IMS Requirements -- 9.3.2 IMS Architecture -- 9.3.3 IMS Reference Points -- 9.4 3GPP IMS and WiMAX -- 9.5 3GPP Multi Media Domain (MMD) -- 9.6 IMS in Other Standard Bodies -- 9.7 Common IMS -- 9.7.1 3GPP and TISPAN IMS Specs Transfer Process -- 9.7.2 3GPP and 3GPP IMS Specs Transfer Process -- 9.8 Protocols -- 9.9 Services and Applications -- 9.10 Challenges -- 9.10.1 Architectural Alignment -- 9.10.2 Policy Matters -- 9.10.3 IMS Test and Measurement -- 9.10.4 Deployment -- 9.10.5 Services Enhancement -- 9.10.6 Service Delivery Platform -- 9.10.7 IMS Capable Devices -- 9.11 IMS Absence in Existing 3G Networks -- 9.12 Advance Services and Applications -- 9.12.1 M-Commerce -- 9.12.2 Mobile TV -- 9.12.3 Location based Services (LBS) -- 9.12.4 Connected Objectives/M2M -- 9.13 Mobile Content Development -- 9.13.1 Functional Roles -- 9.13.2 OMA Dynamic Content Delivery -- 9.13.3 Distribution Channels -- 9.14 Key SDOs and Forums -- 9.15 Industry Outlook -- 9.16 Summary Insights -- References -- 10 Smart Wireless Devices -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 3G Wireless Devices' Components -- 10.3 Mobile Software Platform -- 10.3.1 Symbian.

10.3.2 Windows Mobile -- 10.3.3 Palm -- 10.3.4 Blackberry -- 10.3.5 Apple iPhone OS X -- 10.3.6 Android -- 10.3.7 Linux -- 10.3.8 BREW -- 10.3.9 Java ME -- 10.3.10 REX OS -- 10.3.11 Mobile Browsers -- 10.4 RF and Processors -- 10.4.1 RF -- 10.4.2 Baseband Processor (BP) -- 10.4.3 Mobile Phone Application Processors -- 10.5 Signal Processing -- 10.5.1 Speech Coding - Vocoders -- 10.5.2 Logic Control -- 10.5.3 UICC -- 10.6 User Interface -- 10.6.1 Advancements in UI -- 10.7 Power Supply -- 10.7.1 Advantages -- 10.7.2 Shortcomings -- 10.8 Mobile Device Management -- 10.9 Mobile Performance Enhancement Techniques -- 10.9.1 Mobile Receive Diversity (MRD) -- 10.9.2 Mobile Transmit Diversity -- 10.9.3 MIMO -- 10.9.4 Interference Cancellation -- 10.9.5 Security -- 10.10 Device Development Organizations -- 10.11 Devices (3GPP, 3GPP, and WiMAX) -- 10.12 Industry Outlook -- 10.13 Summary Insights -- References -- 11 E2E Network Architecture and Mobility Management -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 E2E EPS Architecture -- 11.3 E2E WiMAX Architecture -- 11.3.1 Fixed WiMAX Network Architecture -- 11.3.2 Mobile WiMAX Network Architecture -- 11.4 Mobility Management -- 11.4.1 Mobility Management in 3GPP -- 11.4.2 Mobility Management in WiMAX -- 11.5 EPS and WiMAX Interworking -- 11.5.1 MM Process -- 11.6 EPS and EV-DO (HRPD) Interworking -- 11.6.1 MM Process -- 11.7 WiMAX and EV-DO Interworking -- 11.8 Key Interoperability Challenges -- 11.8.1 Authentication and Security -- 11.8.2 End-to-End QoS -- 11.8.3 Handover Latency -- 11.8.4 Backhaul -- 11.8.5 Device Attributes -- 11.9 Fixed Mobile Convergence -- 11.9.1 Network Convergence -- 11.9.2 Device Convergence -- 11.9.3 Convergence of Services -- 11.9.4 Standardization Work -- 11.9.5 Flat-IP Architecture -- 11.10 Industry Outlook -- 11.11 Summary Insights -- References -- 12 Technology Management -- 12.1 Introduction.

12.2 Technology Strategy.