GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance: Evolution Toward 3G/UMTS
Timo Halonen, Juan Melero, Javier Romero Garcia · Halsted Press eBooks · 2002
From the Publisher: GERAN (GSM EDGE Radio Access Network) is an enhanced version of EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution) that is a vital step along the way to full 3G servicesExplains the key parts of both ETSI GSM and 3GPP/GERAN standards Introduces 3GPP ALL IP architecture for future GSMC (Global System for Mobile Communication) Examines the coverage and capacity of GSM/EDGE and AMR (Adaptive Multi Rate) Introduces a totally new approach for Radio Access Network automated optimization Discusses positioning of GERAN and UTRAN (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network)