The Cable and Telecommunications Professionals' Reference

This book is for any kind of telecommunications-convergence. take place between different networks, services and products. New VOIP (voice over internet protocol). Networks must interwork with traditional networks. For instance, mobile phones can offer data services; wireless broadband connections this laptops will allow VOIP phone calls away from base; users could have the option of 'convergent phones', which can be used as a mobile phone.

* AUTHORITATIVE: All contributors are experts in their field.
* INTERNATIONAL: In this age of globalization and standardization, special attention has been paid-both topically and authorially.
* EXHAUSTIVE: A thorough reference to the telecommunications industry, telephony networks and services, and equipment.

The telecom industry Overview / Industry structure / Telecommunication standards / Network communication protocols / Network facilities Overview Systems / Telephony networks architecture / Traffic transmission in telephony networks / Telephone transmission planning / Network control & signalling / Cellular telephone networks / Telephone network services Overview / Centrex services and private networks Kanagendra / Integrated Services Digital Network / Call centers / Voice processing / Radio paging / Customer premises equipment / Overview / Telephone instruments / PABX and key systems / Facsimile / Data modems / Bluetooth / Mobile phones / VOIP phone systems