Title :
A vision of UMTS/IMT-2000 evolution
Author :
Aghvami, H. ; Jafarian, B.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Telecommun. Res., King´´s Coll., London, UK
fDate :
6/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A vision is presented for a fully IP-based mobile network which goes beyond UMTS/IMT-2000. A top-to-bottom design approach is introduced that is capable of offering new and innovative services and applications to both fixed and mobile users efficiently, cost effectively and in a user-friendly manner. Some issues and examples in the design steps following this new approach are discussed. It is clearly shown that the convergence of mobile and fixed networks will be achieved naturally through the use of an `all IP´ based solution for both access and core networks
Keywords :
Internet; cellular radio; multimedia communication; radio access networks; transport protocols; IP-based mobile network; UMTS/IMT-2000 evolution; access networks; all IP based solution; core networks; fixed networks; fixed users; high-speed services; innovative services; mobile networks; mobile users; multimedia Internet type services; top-to-bottom design;
Journal_Title :
Electronics & Communication Engineering Journal
DOI :
10.1049/ecej:20000308
