Femtocells Opportunities and Challenges for Business and Technology

Femtocells are low-power wireless access points used in the homeand office. They operate in licensed spectrum to connect standardmobile phones (WCDMA, LTE, WiMAX, CDMA and GSM) and other mobiledevices to a mobile operator’s network via standard broadbandinternet connections. This technology is of high interest formobile operators and for millions of users who will benefit fromenhanced access to mobile broadband services. Femtocellsoutlines how wireless access points can be used by mobile operatorsto provide high-speed wireless access, enhancing coverage andcapacity and delivering entirely new services, while maximising thebenefits of licensed spectrum. The book examines the market,exploring commercial and technical factors which are critical inthe initial deployment and long-term success of femtocells.Business, standards and regulatory aspects are also considered toprovide a complete but concise overview. One of the first authoritative texts to concentrate onfemtocellsWritten by expert authors from industry including leadinganalysts, femtocell and system vendorsCovers both technology and business aspects in detailProvides overview of the relevant standards across WCDMA, LTE,CDMA, WiMAX and GSM air interfaces