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全球無線通訊技術分析與未來趨勢 Yi-Bing Lin Email: liny@csie.nctu.edu.tw Doubts on 4G At first glance, discussing 4G wireless networks seems ridiculous. 3G networks are in a very painful phase of their development, with early trials yielding disappointing results, costs ballooning, technical glitches, and network operators being forced to deflate expectations based on unrealistic buildup. So why are we already talking about the next generation of wireless networks? WLAN 3G Interworking: An Example (1) Much is being made of the possibility of WLAN/3G interoperability. Already we are moving toward a model in which WLANs in public and private hotspots will provide one to ten megabit/second bandwidth at very low cost, while 3G networks will cover wide areas with 30-100 kilobit/second bandwidth at fairly high cost. The theory is that combining the strengths of both networks will result in a range of services available to mobile users in all environments. WLAN 3G Interworking: An Example (2) But would todays wireless network operators see a business justification to either invest in public-space WLANs, or open their networks to interoperability with WLANs owned and operated by others? What sort of device would be reasonably usable on both a WLAN and a mobile phone network? Would end-users find this valuable and sensible? ?In other words, the engineering problems of this may be solvable, but the economic and business justifications for such a network are more complex. What is 4G – One View 4G networks are only a concept. There are no standards under development, no real definition of what 4G will be. Current consensus indicates that 4G will be a unification of different wireless networks, including wireless LAN technologies (IEEE 802.11, HiperLAN/2, HomeRF), public cellular networks (2.5G, 3G), and even personal area networks such as Bluetooth. Under this umbrella, 4G calls for a wide range of mobile devices roaming across different types of networks - some using