Mobile Communications
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The mobile communications market remains the fastest growing segment of the global computing and communications business. The rapid progress and convergence of the field has creat…
Book Summary
Mobile Communications by Jochen Schiller is a comprehensive textbook covering wireless transmission, access protocols, cellular systems, and Internet protocols in mobile environments. It emphasizes digital data transfer and includes exercises for self-study, making it ideal for students and professionals seeking a solid technical foundation in mobile networking.
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About Mobile Communications
Jochen Schiller's Mobile Communications provides a thorough grounding in the rapidly evolving field of mobile and wireless communications. The book begins with an overview of applications, history, and market trends, then covers wireless transmission fundamentals and Medium Access Control. It examines four groups of wireless network technologies: telecommunications systems (including GSM, HSCSD, GPRS, and 3G/UMTS), satellite systems, broadcast systems, and wireless LANs. Subsequent chapters address network and transport layer issues, showing how TCP/IP can be adapted for mobile environments. The final chapter focuses on application-support technologies like the Web and WAP. Each chapter includes exercises and references, making it suitable for university courses and self-study. This edition adds material on higher data rates for GSM and in-depth discussion of UMTS/W-CDMA.
Who should read Mobile Communications?
This book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering, computer science, and telecommunications programs. It also suits professionals and researchers seeking a technical background in mobile communications, including network engineers, system architects, and developers working with wireless technologies. Instructors will find the exercises and references useful for course design. Readers should have a basic understanding of networking and signal processing to fully benefit.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Comprehensive coverage of mobile communications from signals to applications
- ✓ Clear explanations of complex topics like UMTS/W-CDMA and TCP/IP in mobile environments
- ✓ Includes exercises and references for self-study and further reading
- ✓ Balances industry state-of-the-art with research trends
- ✓ Well-structured progression from fundamentals to advanced systems
Cons
- ✗ Some content may be dated, as the book predates recent advances like 5G
- ✗ Assumes prior knowledge of networking and signal processing
- ✗ Focus on European systems (GSM/UMTS) may limit relevance for some readers
- ✗ Exercises lack solutions in the book (available only to instructors)
- ✗ Depth on WAP may be less relevant today given the rise of modern web technologies
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Frequently asked questions
Is this book suitable for self-study?
Yes, each chapter includes exercises and references, and the text is designed to be accessible for self-learners with a basic technical background.
Does the book cover 5G technology?
No, this edition focuses on 2G and 3G systems like GSM, GPRS, and UMTS, as it was published before 5G was standardized.
What background is needed to understand this book?
A foundational understanding of computer networking and basic signal processing is recommended, though the book reviews key concepts.
Are solutions to the exercises provided?
Solutions are available to instructors only, not in the book itself, to support course adoption.
Is this book still relevant given recent advances?
While some technologies are dated, the fundamental principles of wireless transmission, MAC, and mobile IP remain valuable and applicable.
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