This book summarises femtocell technology and includes information on standards and commercial deployments. Written by leading experts in this field, this book provides information on why cellular operators should use femtocells, what is involved in making them work and how they are used across the various wireless technologies (UMTS, WiMAX, CDMA, GSM etc).

Authors:

  • Prof. Simon Saunders, Founding Chairman – Femto Forum
  • Stuart Carlaw, VP Mobile Wireless – ABI Research
  • Dr. Andrea Giustina, VP Systems Engineering – Ubiquisys Ltd
  • Rasa Siegberg, Senior Systems Engineer, Mobile & Networking Security Solutions – SafeNet Inc
  • Ravi Raj Bhat, Director Engineering – Continuous Computing
  • V. Srinivasa Rao, Architect for Wireless & IMS Trillium Protocol Software – Continuous Computing

Extract from the Foreword

“..the breakthrough combinations of wireline backhaul with wireless Femtocells promise so much more in terms of spectrum utilisation, capacity and quality, cost reduction, and service differentiation.

“This book covers these issues comprehensively with a great introduction to the role of Femtocells and their growing capability. “The Editor has provided a much needed introductory text for students, engineers and practitioners alike to help grow this industry… this book will go a long way to help pragmatically in both understanding and meeting this vision…..inside out.”

Femtocells outlines how these low-power wireless access points can be used by mobile operators to provide high-speed wireless access to existing mobile handsets in home and offices, enhancing coverage and capacity and delivering new services, while maximising the benefits of licensed spectrum. It examines the market, exploring commercial and technical factors which are critical in the initial deployment and long-term success of femtocells. Business and regulatory aspects are also considered to provide a complete but concise overview.

Table of Contents

The book contains the following chapters, covering both business and technical aspects thoroughly:

  1. Introduction to Femtocells
  2. Small Cell Background and Success Factors
  3. Market Issues for Femtocells
  4. Radio Issues for Femtocells
  5. Femtocell Networks and Architectures
  6. Femtocell Management
  7. Femtocell Security
  8. Femtocell Standards and Industry Groups
  9. Femtocell Regulation
  10. Femtocell Implementation Considerations
  11. Business and Service Options for Femtocells
  12. Summary: The Status and Future of Femtocells


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