Wireless communications in developing countries : cellular and satellite systems
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Wireless communications in developing countries : cellular and satellite systems
（The Artech House mobile communications series）
Artech House, c1996
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
A non-technical look at the use of cellular communications systems in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Using a country-by-country case study approach, the text examines which technologies have been selected and why, what services may be authorized over cellular or satellite frequencies, how many licences have been issued and what regulatory structures are in place.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Goals of Government and Investors: Government Goals -- Public Benefits. Investor Goals. Comparison of Cellular and Satellite Investments. Conclusion. Technology: Air Interface Technologies. Mobile, Fixed, and Integrated Uses. Who Chooses? Conclusion. Is the Cellular Operator to be a Government Agency or Investor? Egypt. Colombia. Czech Republic and Slovakia. Mexico. United States. Restrictions on Foreign Investment. Conclusion. Number of Licenses: Regulation of Monopolies. Competition. Optimal Number of Cellular Licences. Phased Licensing and Temporary Monopolies. Length and Geographic Scope of Licenses: Term. Geographic Scope. Grant Process: Wireline Set-Aside. Lotteries. Ad Hoc Decision Making. Comparative Methods and Auctions. License Payments. Rate Regulation: Service Rates. Equipment Rates. Packaging of Cellular Service and Equipment. Cellular Separation Rules. Universal Access. Service Quality: Network Quality. Customer Service. License Revocation: United States. European Union. Jordan. Interconnection and Resale: United States. European Union. Technology: Space Segment. Earth Segment. Global Regulation: The ITU -- Background. The Role of Developing Countries in Allocation and Allotment of the GSO. The ITU and MSS. National And Regional Regulation: The United States. The European Union. Current and Planned Systems: INTELSAT. IMARSAT. INTERSPUTNIK. EUTELSAT. Palapa. ARABSAT. PanAmSat. American Mobile Satellite Corporation. VITA. For-Profit Little LEOs. Iridium, Globalstar, and Odyssey. ECCO. Other Regional Systems. Ka Band Proposals.
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