全球无线通讯技术分析与未来趋势.pdf

全球无线通讯技术分析与未来 趋势趋势 DDoubtbts on 4G4G At first glance, discussing 4G wireless networks seems ridiculous. 3G networks are in a very painful phase of their developpment,, with earlyy trials yyieldingg disappointing results, costs ballooning, technical glitches, and network operators being fforcedd to ddeflflate expectatiions bbasedd on unrealistic buildup. So why are we already talking about the next generation of wireless networks? WLAN 3G Interworkingg: 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/secondkilobit/second bandwidthbandwidth atat fairlyfairly highhigh costcost. The theory is that combining the strengths of both networksnetworks willwill resultresult inin aa rangerange ofof servicesservices availableavailable toto mobile users in all environments. WLAN 3G Interworkingg: An Example (2) But would todays wireless network operators see a business justification to either invest in public-space WLANWLANs, or open thheiir networkks to iinteroperabilibility 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 endend-usersusers findfind thisthis valuablevaluable andand sensible?sensible? In other words, the engineering problems of this may bebe solvablesolvable, butbut thethe economiceconomic andand businessbusiness justifications for such a network are more complex. WhWhat it is 4G 4G – OOne Vi View 4G networks are only a concept. There are no standards under development, no real definition of whhat 4G4G wil