Understanding 5g Mobile Networks: A Multidisciplinary Primer

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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