Title :
An overview of third-generation wireless personal communications: a European perspective
Author :
Ojanperä, Tero ; Prasad, Ramjee
Author_Institution :
Nokia Res. Center, Espoo, Finland
fDate :
12/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An overview of third-generation wireless personal communications is presented, and the challenges to meet its demands are examined. At the ITU level, the third generation is known as IMT-2000. In Europe, the third generation of wireless personal communications is known as UMTS. Special attention has been paid in giving a brief description of the research and development, standardization, and regulatory activities. The UMTS terrestrial radio access (UTRA) concept is presented. The different ACTS projects involved in making UMTS a success are introduced
Keywords :
cellular radio; digital radio; legislation; personal communication networks; radio access networks; reviews; standardisation; telecommunication standards; ACTS projects; Europe; UMTS; UMTS terrestrial radio access; UTRA; regulatory activities; research and development; standardization; third-generation wireless personal communications; 3G mobile communication; Access protocols; Bandwidth; Delay; GSM; Quality of service; Resource management; Telecommunications; User interfaces; Wireless communication;
Journal_Title :
Personal Communications, IEEE
