Radio Network Planning and Optimisation for UMTS (With CD-ROM)

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Summary: This is the Best book for 3G(UMTS) radio network interface
Review: I've read more than 5 books about UMTS air-interface. However,most of books concern only about the physical structure. They didn't tell you WHY the structure is made for. In this book, the explanation is clear and the summary table is really useful. Most of all,it tell you WHY they are made for. Only you know the SPIRIT of physical structure,you will realize the BEAUTY of 3G. I recommand this book for someone with beginning knowledge about UMTS.

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Summary: Very informative , Well-presented but ....
Review: This is one of the best books I've seen and read on 3G matters. Not recommended for those people who are not technical enough (or who hates) to go into the details of mathematical formulas. This book starts with presenting the architecture of UMTS networks and goes on to describe each of the components of a UMTS network (from user equipment up to the core network). Written by people who actually work with Nokia (one of the companies in the world who are at the forefront of UMTS development).

This book can be very helpful to UMTS network planners but it's VERY LIMITED on the subject of optimisation. If you're looking for a book on UMTS (WCDMA) optimisation, this book will not suffice but the subjects of network planning (with and without GSM) are very well covered. Nonetheless, this book is highly recommended !!! 4 stars!

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Summary: The best book (as others reviewed) on UMTS RN planning.
Review: This is the best book on UMTS radio network planning. In fact it is a masterpiece. Well detailed contents, good diagrams and easy to understand plain English. Covers some theory on air interface techniques as well. Warmly recommended especially for RN planning tool designers.