New Mobile and
Cellular Networks, Technologies and Services Training
Course
Understanding the Fundamentals & Evolution of 3G, 4G, Cell
Phone, Cellular, GSM, Mobile, UMTS and Wireless
Communications |
Agenda |
| Main
Topics |
Radio Signaling
Fundamentals
Spectrum Use, Management and
Availability
Network
Technologies, Architectures, Generations &
Standards
Terminals & Phones
Applications &
Services
New Alternative Wireless
Voice and Data Networks
Analysis of the Mobile and
Cellular Industry and Key Carriers, Network Operators & Resellers
Cellular Convergence &
Major New Trends
Fourth Generation (4G)
Systems and the Future of Mobile Communications
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Radio
Signaling Fundamentals |
An
examination of the principles of radio waves and the underlying radio
technologies used to carry voice and data information.
- Examining the role of radio
waves and signaling technologies in the mobile network
- Examining the general properties
and principles of radio waves: how radio waves behave
- Understanding how the
environment impacts call quality, coverage, data rates, &
connectivity
- Assessing the factors that
effect coverage and capacity
- Examining how radio waves carry
information
- Reviewing the methods and
techniques used to encode and modulate voice and data information
- Analysis of major radio access
technologies: Narrowband, spread spectrum and broadband
- Understanding how each
technology encodes and decodes information, separates callers, manages links,
allots channels and capacity
- Channel
characteristics
- Voice quality
limitations
- Security & privacy
strengths & weaknesses
- Data handling and
throughput capabilities and limitations
- Listing of radio access
technology by major carrier
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The following modulation
methods are examined in this section
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Analog: Amplitude, Frequency and
Phase |
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Digital: Amplitude (ASK), Frequency
(FSK), and Phase (PSK) |
The following radio
access technologies are examined in this session:
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FDMA |
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TDMA |
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CDMA |
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OFDM & OFDMA |
The following
duplexing technologies are examined in this section:
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Time Division Duplexing (TDD) |
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Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) |
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Spectrum Use, Management and
Availability |
An examination of spectrum availability, rules,
regulations, and regulatory authorities and their impact on the various types
and generations of mobile and cellular networks.
- Overview and analysis of key
regulatory organizations: Major activities, rulings, responsibilities,
objectives and authorities
- How spectrum is allocated
and licensed
- Assessing roles of other key
players/influencers
- Analysis of licensed cellular,
PCS & SMR service band plans & allocations (current &
planned)
- Specifications
- Rules and
regulations
- Planned and anticipated
changes
- Analysis of new technologies for
improving spectrum use and expand availability
- Software Defined
Radio
- Overview
- Technology
- Benefits and
limitations
- Status
- Analysis of new rulings for
improving spectrum use and expanding availability
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The following regulatory
organizations, spectrum bands, rules and regulations are examined in this
session:
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Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) |
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National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA) |
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Parts 1, 22 & 24
Rules |
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Cellular Radio Service |
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Broadband PCS |
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Specialized Mobile Radio
(SMR) |
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Advanced Wireless
Services |
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Secondary Markets
Initiative |
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Spectrum Leasing |
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700 MHz band |
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824-894 MHz band |
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880-960 MHz band |
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1710-1755 MHz band |
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1850-1990 MHz band |
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1920-2170 MHz band |
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2110-2155 MHz band |
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Second
& Third Generation Network Technologies, Architectures & Standards
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An examination of the capabilities,
functions and fundamentals of all major U.S. second generation (2G), third
generation (3G) and advanced third generation (3G+) cellular and mobile
networks, technologies and systems.
- Basic 2G, 2G+, 3G and 3G+
Mobile/Cellular network architecture and functions
- Major system
components
- Key functions and
interconnections
- Spectrum bands
used
- Key capabilities and
differences between major 2G, 2G+, 3G and 3G+ networks and
standards
- Mobile/Cellular network voice
and data service connection, routing and management basics
- Cellularization
- Authentication,
Authorization, Accounting (AAA), registration and roaming
- Handoffs &
handovers
- Security and
privacy
- Voice call set-up and
routing
- Voice end-to-end call
flows
- Data session connection and
management
- Connections to other
networks
- Mobile/Cellular Radio Access
Network
- Basic architecture and major
components
- Basic functions,
capabilities and limitations
- Key interfaces
- Differences between
generations and standards
- Evolution & improvements
over previous generations
- Hardware and software
changes
- Mobile/Cellular Core Switching
Network
- Basic architecture and major
components
- Basic functions,
capabilities and limitations
- Key interfaces
- Differences between
generations and standards
- Evolution & improvements
over previous generations
- Hardware and software
changes
- Bottom line: Is one type or
generation of network or standard really better than another?
- Examining the effect of
various radio standards on a carrier's financial performance
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The following core and radio networks and network enhancements are
examined in this session:
2G
& 2G+ Networks
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IS-54 and IS-136 |
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GSM, GSM MAP, GPRS &
EDGE |
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IS-95, CDMA2000 1x/1xRTT, CDMA2000
1xEV-DO Rel. 0 |
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iDEN |
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IS-41C & WIN |
3G & 3G+
Networks
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IMT-2000 |
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UMTS/WCDMA (CDMA Direct Spread ) |
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CDMA2000 (3xRTT/CDMA Multi-Carrier) |
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TD-SCDMA (Time-Code) |
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EDGE (Single Carrier) |
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DECT (FDMA/TDMA) |
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HSPA: HSDPA & HSUPA & HSPA+ |
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CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B |
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3GPP Evolved Packet System (EPS) Architecture
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Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network
(E-UTRAN) |
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E-UTRAN LTE Radio Access Network: Long Term Evolution
(LTE) |
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Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access E-UTRA
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Evolved Packet Core (EPC) |
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IP-Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) |
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IMT-2000 OFDMA TDD WMAN (IEEE 802.16
WirelessMAN) |
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Terminals &
Phones |
An examination and comparison of the various types
and generations of mobile and cellular terminals and phones in terms of:
- Architecture and major
components
- Voice communications features,
functions and capabilities
- Data communications features,
functions and capabilities
- Multimedia features, functions
and capabilities
- Network & upgrade
compatibilities
- Limitations
- Evolution
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The following terminals &
phones are examined in this session:
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1G, 2G & 3G mobile phones |
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Smartphones & PDA Phones |
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Camera phones |
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Multimedia phones |
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Video phones |
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iPhone |
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Applications &
Services |
An examination and comparison of the major user
applications and services by:
- Type and generation of mobile
and cellular network
- Key features, functions,
characteristics, and capabilities
- Network & upgrade
compatibilities
- Planned upgrades and
evolution
- Market status: advanced
services offerings by carrier
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The following services and
applications are examined in this session:
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Voice & enhanced
voice |
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SMS, MMS & email |
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Mobile games, gaming &
gambling |
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Internet access |
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GPS & Location Based |
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Mobile IM and Presence |
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Music & ringtones |
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Transaction Processing |
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Photo & Image
Transfer |
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Database Access |
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Document Transfer |
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Direct & group
communications |
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Mobile TV, Movies & Video
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Analysis of the Mobile and
Cellular Industry and Key Carriers, Network Operators & Resellers
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- Key Cellular Industry
Metrics
- Subscribers
- Year end totals and
growth: 1985 - 2010
- Percentage of
population
- Minutes of usage per
month
- Factors effecting
growth
- Minutes of usage vs. Revenue
per minute
- Mobile Phone Carrier
Assessment
- Mergers, Acquisitions &
Divestments Analysis
- Business, Technology,
Marketing, Customer, and Service Issues & Hurdles
- Market and Competitive
Responses
- Resale/MVNO Market
analysis
- Key Carrier Metrics
- Subscribers Per Carrier
- Market shares
- Select service
revenues
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The following Cellular
Carriers, Network Operators, Service Providers & Resellers are examined in
this session:
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AT&T |
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Verizon |
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Sprint/Nextel |
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T-Mobile |
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New Alternative Wireless
Voice and Data Networks |
An
examination of new and alternative wireless data and voice networks and their
role as a substitute/supplement for traditional 2G and 3G mobile and cellular
networks.
- Examining and comparing the
basic capabilities of alternative mobile data and voice networks in terms
of:
- Mobility and
range
- User data rate
- Coverage area and domain
size
- Clearwire
- Background
- Spectrum
utilized
- Services
provided
- Market focus
- Network technologies
used
- Basic architecture and
major components
- Basic functions,
capabilities and limitations
- Key
interfaces
- Deployment status and
plans
- Space Data Corp
- The concept of the
disposable network
- Background
- Spectrum
utilized
- Services
provided
- Market focus
- Network technologies
used
- Basic architecture and
major components
- Basic functions,
capabilities and limitations
- Key
interfaces
- Deployment status and
plans
- LightSquared
- The concept of the
disposable network
- Background
- Spectrum
utilized
- Services
provided
- Market focus
- Network technologies
used
- Basic architecture and
major components
- Basic functions,
capabilities and limitations
- Key
interfaces
- Deployment status and
plans
- WiMAX & 602.16 standards
& WiMAX Forum Specifications
- Network framework,
architecture & key components
- Basic data rates,
capabilities, capacities and coverage
- Spectrum bands
utilized
- The Wireless Wars: WiMAX
competitive strengths and weaknesses relative to cellular networks
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The following networks and
network technologies are examined in this session:
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Mobile satellite |
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Disposable networks |
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WiMAX 802.16x and 802.16 WirelessMAN |
Service
providers/Network operators examined include:
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Clearwire |
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Space Data Corp |
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LightSquared |
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| Cellular Convergence & Major New
Trends |
How and why
mobile and cellular communications networks, technologies, services and
terminals are changing and evolving.
- Convergence in the Wireless
World
- How new networks will
connect almost everything and everybody to everything and everybody
- How and why Fixed-Mobile
Convergence (FMC), Wi-Fi/WiMAX and Cellular Convergence (WCC), Femtocell and
Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) are changing mobile communications
- What is Fixed-Mobile
Convergence (FMC)? What is a Femtocell? What is Unlicensed Mobile Access
(UMA)?
- How they
work
- Impact on cellular
networks, market and services
- Understanding Femtocell
and UMA Network Architecture and cellular network interconnection
- Review of UMA &
Femtocell phone requirements, capabilities and functions
- How UMA & Femtocell
benefits carriers
- Examination of T-Mobile's
HotSpot @Home Service
- Understanding the
importance and benefits to T-Mobile
- Current
pricing
- Status
- Hardware and software
capabilities
- Examining trends and changes in
mobile and cellular phones and terminals
- New types and
capabilities
- Examining trends and changes in
mobile and cellular services
- New directions
- Service
convergence
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The following new
networks and technologies are examined in this session:
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Fixed-Mobile Convergence
(FMC) |
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Unlicensed Mobile Access
(UMA) |
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Wi-Fi/WiMAX and Cellular Convergence
(WCC) |
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Femtocell |
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| Fourth
Generation (4G) Systems and the Future of Mobile
Communications |
An examination of new 4G (IMT-Advanced) mobile
communications system as successors to 2G, 3G and 3G+ systems
- Definition of 4G
- What is 4G?
- Why 4G?
- As defined by the
ITU
- International Mobile
Telecommunications-Advanced (IMT-Advanced)
- Relationship of
IMT-2000 and IMT-Advanced
- Overview of 4G network
architectures
- Principal 4G candidate systems
and technologies
- LTE Advanced
- Basic architecture and
major components
- Basic functions,
capabilities and limitations
- Key
interfaces
- WirelessMAN-Advanced (IEEE
802.16m)
- Basic architecture and
major components
- Basic functions,
capabilities and limitations
- Key
interfaces
- How 4G differs from 2G and 3G
networks and technologies
- 4G convergence/interoperation
issues with 2G and 3G networks and technologies
- How 3G networks are evolving to
compete with 4G networks
- 4G Status
- Standards
- Technologies and
infrastructure
- Deployment
- Outlook and
Challenges
- Summary
- Lessons learned
- What growth will be driven
by
- The bottom line for future
carrier revenue
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The following new
networks and technologies are examined in this session:
4G/IMT Advanced Networks
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LTE Advanced |
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WirelessMAN-Advanced (IEEE
802.16m) |
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"IMT-Advanced" |
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LTE-Advanced towards
IMT-Advanced |
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Detailed course information:
To find out more about
this training course or about having this course presented at your organization
call Jeff Stone at: 972-818-8225 or e-mail:
JStone@AlexanderResources.com |