Multitier wireless access

Author

Rizzo, Joseph F. ; Sollenberger, Nelson R.

Author_Institution

Bellcore, Red Bank, NJ, USA

Volume

2

Issue

3

fYear

1995

fDate

6/1/1995 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

18

Lastpage

30

Abstract

The existing cellular and specialised mobile radio (SMR) systems are well positioned to provide service to new cellular and cellular-like customers over the next decade, and analog AMPS is likely to be attractive to support roaming for a number of years. Multitier wireless access and multimode terminals are likely to emerge to support wireless access that is optimized for different types of venues. The allocation of 120 MHz of licensed spectrum for PCS at 2 GHz is likely to encourage the deployment of new wireless technologies such as widespread low-power wireless access, as well as cellular-like technology, to provide new services and permit service differentiation to develop new markets. Satellite-based PCS for remote areas will also emerge. Interoperability of handsets and wireless data terminals with radio ports using both licensed and unlicensed PCS spectrum is likely to be desirable to provide maximum connectivity and optimized service. The FCC´s rules for unlicensed PCS operation substantially favor TDMA/TDD operation

Keywords

cellular radio; digital radio; land mobile radio; mobile satellite communication; personal communication networks; radio spectrum management; telecommunication services; time division multiple access; 120 MHz; 2 GHz; FCC; TDMA/TDD; analog AMPS; cellular radio; cellular-like technology; handsets; interoperability; licensed PCS spectrum; low-power wireless access; multimode terminals; multitier wireless access; personal communication services; radio ports; remote areas; roaming; satellite-based PCS; specialised mobile radio systems; unlicensed PCS spectrum; wireless data terminals; wireless technologies; Cellular networks; FCC; Intelligent networks; Land mobile radio; Paging strategies; Personal communication networks; Subscriptions; Telephone sets; Telephony; Wireless networks;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Personal Communications, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1070-9916

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/98.388926

Filename

388926