Understanding 5G Mobile Networks : A Multidisciplinary Primer.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (241 pages)
Cover -- Understanding 5G Mobile Networks -- Understanding 5G Mobile Networks: A Multidisciplinary Primer -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Abbreviations -- List of Key Terms -- About the Authors -- Preface -- References -- 1. 5G: A Multigenerational Approach -- Introduction -- 3GPP Releases -- Harmonisation and the WRC -- The Early Generations -- Development of Spectrum Bands -- Harmonisation and the European Union -- 'True' 4G/IMT-Advanced -- Auction Methods -- Reserve Prices -- Coverage Obligations -- Long Term Evolution Launch Data -- Re-farming Spectrum -- Infrastructure Sharing -- Spectrum Sharing -- Notes -- References -- 2. 5G: A Review of Technical Progress -- Introduction -- 5G Enters the Equation -- Technology Update -- The Role for Backhaul -- Network Densification -- WRC-15 -- Progress Post-WRC-15 -- Wi-Fi -- The Internet of Things -- Narrowband IoT -- Unlicensed Spectrum -- Use of High Frequency Bands (mmWave) -- Release 15 -- Release 16 -- WRC-19 -- Electromagnetic Fields -- 6G -- Notes -- References -- 3. 5G Literature Review -- Introduction -- 5G Creates Opportunities -- An Emerging Array of Business Models -- Emerging 5G Ecosystems -- The Internet of Things -- Between a Rock and a Hard Place? -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- 4. 5G Progress in Europe -- Introduction -- Events in Europe2 -- Austria -- Belgium -- Bulgaria -- Croatia -- Cyprus (South) -- Czech Republic -- Denmark -- Estonia -- Finland -- France -- Germany -- Greece -- Guernsey -- Hungary -- Iceland -- Ireland -- Italy -- Jersey -- Latvia -- Lithuania -- Luxembourg -- Malta -- Monaco -- Netherlands -- North Macedonia -- Norway -- Poland -- Portugal -- Romania -- Russia -- San Marino -- Slovakia -- Slovenia -- Spain -- Sweden -- Switzerland -- UK -- Comparison of Licence Costs -- Comparison of Prices -- Notes. References -- 5. 5G Progress in the Americas, Asia, The Middle East and Africa -- Progress in the Americas -- Brazil -- Canada -- Chile -- Colombia -- Ecuador -- Honduras -- Mexico -- Peru -- Puerto Rico -- Suriname -- The USA -- Auctions 101 and 102 -- Auction 103 -- Auction 105 -- Other Auction Plans -- Trinidad and Tobago -- Uruguay -- US Virgin Islands -- Progress in the Asia-Pacific Region -- Australia -- China -- Guam/Mariana Islands -- Hong Kong -- India -- Indonesia -- Japan -- Laos -- Macau -- Malaysia -- Maldives -- Nepal -- New Zealand -- Pakistan -- Philippines -- Russia -- Singapore -- South Korea -- Sri Lanka -- Taiwan -- Thailand -- Vietnam -- Progress in the Middle East and Eastern Europe -- Bahrain -- Iran -- Israel -- Kazakhstan -- Kuwait -- Lebanon -- Oman -- Qatar -- Saudi Arabia -- Tajikistan -- Turkey -- Ukraine -- United Arab Emirates -- Progress in Africa -- Kenya -- Lesotho -- Libya -- Madagascar -- Nigeria -- Senegal -- Seychelles -- South Africa -- Tanzania -- Analysis -- Notes -- References -- 6. 5G Vendors and Summing Up -- Equipment Vendors -- Huawei and Goodbye? -- Chipsets -- Device Ecosystem -- Smartphones -- Private Networks -- Value of Market Leadership -- 5G Applications -- Launch Data -- Speed and Coverage -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Index.
Understanding 5G Mobile Networks: A Multidisciplinary Primeroffers the first manageable overview of 5G for a non-technical audience, and specifically a broad, multidisciplinary survey of the spectrum and the licensing and launch of 5G networks throughout the world, distinguishing standalone 5G from non-standalone 5G.