A non-technical explanation of GSM. Written in non-engineering language for anybody who needs to understand how Global Systems for Mobile Communications work. Great for sales and customer service staff.
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Finally a book that proves you don't have to be an engineer to understand GSM. The text of this book is comprehensive enough for the seasoned professional, yet explained in terms that any non telecommunications person can understand. You won't find any complex engineering diagrams, just fun illustrations that make even the most difficult subjects easier to tackle.
About the Author
George Lamb is an active member of the wireless telecommunications industry. He began his career 14 years ago with the implementation of AMPS cellular and continues to work with developing new technologies around the globe. George lives in Atlanta, Georgia but spends most of his time on the road working with new mobile system start-ups.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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This is NOT meant to be a technical book!,
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This review is from: GSM Made SIMple (Paperback)
The people who have ripped this book because it oversimplifies GSM technology are completely missing the point of the book. It isn't meant to be for the engineer-types. It is squarely aimed at the ground-level reader seeking to gain a little insight on how GSM networks and technology function. Relax a little before you invest in books people. Read the descriptions before you purchase! When I read the description of this book I see things such as, "...a book that proves you don't have to be an engineer to understand GSM," and "...explained in terms that any non telecommunications person can understand," and "You won't find any complex engineering diagrams...," and "A non-technical explanation of GSM," and "Written in non-engineering language," and "Great for sales and customer service staff." Seem pretty straight-forward to me. If you do happen to work in the sales and customer service area of a GSM service provider, I would recommend this book as a great place to lay the foundation of understanding of GSM networks. If you want to know more after reading the book, I would suggest talking with one of your company's RF engineers. I had the pleasure of being personally trained by George Lamb when I was working for Aerial Communications (before it was bought by VoiceStream/T-Mobile/Cingular). He was a great trainer for our sales staff and his infromation allowed us to explain to customers the benefits of this (then) emerging technology in easy to understand terms. Remember...SIMple - YES...Technical - NO!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A SIMple Book,
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This review is from: GSM Made SIMple (Paperback)
Definitely is not for RF Engineers, his explanations are basic and short. It seems like a summary of newspapers and magazines condensed in a Book (explained in layman terms). I Don't recomend it if you want an initial approach to the GSM Access technology, and you are experienced in CDMA or IS-136 (Keep away from it). Don't even think about an Air Interface explanation or high level approach of things.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent witty introduction to GSM and cellular technology,
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This review is from: GSM Made SIMple (Paperback)
This is not your average book on Telecommunications which are normally written by technicans for technicans. This is an introduction for non-technicans or end users who are new to the technology. George has done an admirable job in simplifying a complex and deep area. The jokes in the book although obviously American originated keep you smiling as the pages keep turning..
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Years ago when I first got involved with mobile phones, there were not many around. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
network based feature, cell broadcast message, mobile telephone user, mobile party, standby time, home carrier, mobile telephone network, common air interface, mobile fax, mobile telephone number, mobile telephone systems, call detail records, network subsystem, network operator, short message service, restriction class, landline phones Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North America, Clock Display, Card Avail, Display Incoming Name, Extended Battery Avail, Hands Free Kit Avail, Number of Ringer Tones, Vocoder Type, United States, Auto Redial Yes Battery Charge Time, Memory Yes Display Size, Redial Yes Maximum Data Rate, Home Location Register, Antenna Type Retractable Auto Dial, Antenna Type Auto Dial, Antenna Type Fixed Auto Dial, Mobile Network Code, New York, Size Full Size, All Players, Direct Voice Mail Key No Display, Handset Yes Speed Dial Quick Keys, Mobile Country Code, Other Accessories Belt Clip, Time Division Multiple Access New!
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network based feature, cell broadcast message, mobile telephone user, mobile party, standby time, home carrier, mobile telephone network, common air interface, mobile fax, mobile telephone number, mobile telephone systems, call detail records, network subsystem, network operator, short message service, restriction class, landline phones Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North America, Clock Display, Card Avail, Display Incoming Name, Extended Battery Avail, Hands Free Kit Avail, Number of Ringer Tones, Vocoder Type, United States, Auto Redial Yes Battery Charge Time, Memory Yes Display Size, Redial Yes Maximum Data Rate, Home Location Register, Antenna Type Retractable Auto Dial, Antenna Type Auto Dial, Antenna Type Fixed Auto Dial, Mobile Network Code, New York, Size Full Size, All Players, Direct Voice Mail Key No Display, Handset Yes Speed Dial Quick Keys, Mobile Country Code, Other Accessories Belt Clip, Time Division Multiple Access New!
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