Broadband 101 is ideal for anyone needing a book covering all major topics in broadband telecommunications, IP and networking... in plain English. In one book, you get consistency, completeness and unbeatable value: a wealth of clear, concise, organized knowledge, impossible to find in one place anywhere else! Our approach can be summed up with a simple philosophy: Start at the beginning. Progress in a logical order. Build one concept on top of another. Finish at the end. Avoid jargon. Speak in plain English. Bust the buzzwords, demystify jargon, and cut through doubletalk. Fill in the gaps, build a solid base of knowledge, put a structure in place and show how everything fits together... knowledge and understanding that lasts a lifetime. Broadband 101 is designed for the non-engineering professional needing an overview and update of the modern broadband converged IP telecom network, and for those new to the business needing to get up to speed quickly. Broadband 101 is a subset of the larger volume Telecom 101, focusing on the broadband IP telecom network while skipping topics associated with the legacy PSTN. From first principles to MPLS VPNs, ISPs to cloud computing, radio fundamentals to 5G, we’ll explain the jargon, the technologies, and more importantly, the underlying ideas, without bogging down on legacy technologies. Based on training courses developed, refined and tuned over many years, the selection of material, its order and emphasis in Broadband 101 is proven and field-tested to bring you the knowledge you need. Understanding what everything does and how it all works together allows you to be more accurate, eliminates frustration with buzzwords, and gives you confidence to make meaningful contributions. Don't be left out in the cold! You have the added advantage of knowing what someone is talking about, even if you’re not familiar with the exact details of the variation they’re discussing. List of Chapters: The Broadband Converged IP Telecommunications Network. Telecom Fundamentals: modems and multiplexing Network Fundamentals: packets, frames, TCP, port numbers, MPLS The Internet and Cloud Computing: ISPs, DNS, cloud computing, web services and data centers Mobile Broadband, Wi-Fi and Starlink: spectrum, mobile networks, LTE and 5G, broadband wireless, Wi-Fi and satellite Fiber Optics: cables, wavelengths, DWDM, Optical Ethernet, MANs and PONs Broadband on Copper: DSL and Cable Modems Fundamentals of Voice over IP: VoIP system components, voice in packets, SIP, softswitches, gateways The OSI Layers and Protocol Stacks: Layers, the purpose of each layer, how protocol stacks work LANs, VLANs and Optical Ethernet: LANs , MAC addresses, MAC frames, Layer 2 switches, VLANs and Optical Ethernet IP Networks, Routers and Addresses: public and private IP addresses, subnets, routers, DHCP, NAT, IPv6 MPLS and Carrier Networks: Service Level Agreements, virtual circuits, business VPNs, Class of Service Broadband 101 is intended to be read sequentially, building ideas on top of ideas. The detailed Table of Contents makes it also useful as a day-to-day reference handbook. Looking at the table of contents, you’ll see that many chapters of Broadband 101 are like self-contained reference books on specific topics, like Introduction and Overview of the Broadband IP Telecom Network , Telecom Fundamentals, Network Fundamentals, Wireless, Fiber, VoIP, IP, LANs and MPLS. You get all of these topics bound in one volume for one low price. Compare this to hunting down and paying for multiple books by different authors that may or may not cover what you need to know- and you'll agree this is a very attractive deal. Get your copy today!

This book is the study guide and textbook for the TCO Certified Telecommunications Network Specialist (CTNS) Certification, conforming to the lessons in the eight CTNS courses and their exams: 2241 Introduction to Broadband Converged IP Telecom 2206 Wireless Telecommunications 2221 Fundamentals of Voice over IP 2201 The PSTN 2212 OSI Layers and Protocol Stacks 2211 LANs, VLANs, Wireless and Optical Ethernet 2213 IP Addresses, Packets and Routers 2214 MPLS and Carrier Networks The selection of material, its order, timing, and explanations are field-tested to deliver the core knowledge set for today’s telecommunications. The courses deliver a solid foundation of knowledge in broadband, telecom, datacom and networking: the fundamentals, technologies, jargon and buzzwords, standard practices and most importantly, the underlying ideas, and how it all fits together… with TCO Certification to prove it! The first four CTNS courses are on telecommunications, beginning with Introduction to Broadband Converged IP Telecom, an introduction and first pass through all of the topics; followed by Wireless Telecommunications, then Introduction to Voice over IP, and The PSTN. The second half of CTNS is four courses focusing on the three main enabling technologies for the modern telecom network: Ethernet, IP and MPLS. We begin with the OSI model and its Layers to establish a framework for understanding what each does and how they work together... and all the other things that have to be done. This book is intended to enhance your learning and retention while taking the online courses. It is also useful as a day-to-day reference handbook and glossary. Our goal is to explain the big picture, the jargon and buzzwords, and put in place a very solid base of telecom knowledge spanning fundamentals to the latest technologies and how they are deployed – in plain English. Let's get started!

This practical handbook and reference provides a complete understanding of the telecommunications field supported by descriptions and case examples throughout Taking a practical approach, The Telecommunications Handbook examines the principles and details of all of the major and modern telecommunications systems currently available to industry and to end-users. It gives essential information about usage, architectures, functioning, planning, construction, measurements and optimisation. The structure of the book is modular, giving both overall descriptions of the architectures and functionality of typical use cases, as well as deeper and practical guidelines for telecom professionals. The focus of the book is on current and future networks, and the most up-to-date functionalities of each network are described in sufficient detail for deployment purposes. The contents include an introduction to each technology, its evolution path, feasibility and utilization, solution and network architecture, and technical functioning of the systems (signalling, coding, different modes for channel delivery and security of core and radio system). The planning of the core and radio networks (system-specific field test measurement guidelines, hands-on network planning advices and suggestions for the parameter adjustments) and future systems are also described. Each chapter covers aspects individually for easy reference, including approaches such as: functional blocks, protocol layers, hardware and software, planning, optimization, use cases, challenges, solutions to potential problems Provides very practical detail on the planning and operation of networks to enable readers to apply the content in real-world deployments Bridges the gap between the communications in the academic context and the practical knowledge and skills needed to work in the telecommunications industry Section divisions include: General theory; Fixed telecommunications; Mobile communications; Space communications; Other and special communications; and Planning and management of telecommunication networks Covers new commercial and enhanced systems deployed, such as IPv6 based networks, LTE-Advanced and GALILEO An essential reference for Technical personnel at telecom operators; equipment and terminal manufacturers; Engineers working for network operators.

Ten years ago, the United States stood at the forefront of the Internet revolution. With some of the fastest speeds and lowest prices in the world for high-speed Internet access, the nation was poised to be the global leader in the new knowledge-based economy. Today that global competitive advantage has all but vanished because of a series of government decisions and resulting monopolies that have allowed dozens of countries, including Japan and South Korea, to pass us in both speed and price of broadband. This steady slide backward not only deprives consumers of vital services needed in a competitive employment and business market—it also threatens the economic future of the nation. This important book by leading telecommunications policy expert Susan Crawford explores why Americans are now paying much more but getting much less when it comes to high-speed Internet access. Using the 2011 merger between Comcast and NBC Universal as a lens, Crawford examines how we have created the biggest monopoly since the breakup of Standard Oil a century ago. In the clearest terms, this book explores how telecommunications monopolies have affected the daily lives of consumers and America's global economic standing.

Openness and competition sparked major advances in Chinese industry. Recent policy reversals emphasizing indigenous innovation seem likely to disappoint.

Find out how to manage your telecom services and save your company money! Worldwide telecom spending was over $4 trillion in 2004, and virtually all 12 million businesses in the U.S. buy phone and other telecom services Our book shows people at small and medium-sized businesses how to make sense of telecom lingo and get the best deals Includes an overview of the major players in the telecom industry and an easy-to-understand explanation of the existing telecom infrastructure Helps people pinpoint the telecom services best suited to their business needs, understand billing, and troubleshoot problems Covers emerging industry trends, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and how they can help businesses cut costs

The Fisher Investments On series is designed to provide individual investors, students, and aspiring investment professionals the tools necessary to understand and analyze investment opportunities—primarily for investing in global stocks. Each guide is an easily accessible primer to economic sectors, regions, or other components of the global stock market. While this guide is specifically on Telecom, the basic investment methodology is applicable for analyzing any global sector, regardless of the current macroeconomic environment. Following a top-down approach to investing, Fisher Investments on Telecom can help you make more informed decisions within the Telecom sector. It skillfully addresses how to determine optimal times to invest in Telecom stocks and which Telecom industries have the potential to perform well in various environments. Divided into three comprehensive parts—Getting Started, Telecom Details, and Thinking Like a Portfolio Manager—Fisher Investments on Telecom: Explains some of the sector’s key macro drivers—like interest rates, regulation, and risk aversion Shows how to capitalize on a wide array of macro conditions and industry-specific features to help you form an opinion on each of the industries within the sector Takes you through the major components of the industries within the global Telecom sector and reveals how they operate Offers investment strategies to help you determine when and how to overweight specific industries within the sector Outlines a five-step process to help differentiate firms in this field—designed to help you identify ones with the greatest probability of outperforming Filled with in-depth insights, Fisher Investments on Telecom provides a framework for understanding this sector and its industries to help you make better investment decisions—now and in the future. With this book as your guide, you can gain a global perspective of the Telecom sector and discover strategies to help achieve your investing goals.

This book reflects the tremendous changes in the telecommunications industry in the course of the past few decades – shorter innovation cycles, stiffer competition and new communication products. It analyzes the transformation of processes, applications and network technologies that are now expected to take place under enormous time pressure. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the TM Forum have provided reference solutions that are broadly recognized and used throughout the value chain of the telecommunications industry, and which can be considered the de facto standard. The book describes how these reference solutions can be used in a practical context: it presents the latest insights into their development, highlights lessons learned from numerous international projects and combines them with well-founded research results in enterprise architecture management and reference modeling. The complete architectural transformation is explained, from the planning and set-up stage to the implementation. Featuring a wealth of examples and illustrations, the book offers a valuable resource for telecommunication professionals, enterprise architects and project managers alike.

The strong investments into optical telecommunications in the late 1990s resulted in a wealth of new research, techniques, component designs, and understanding of polarization effects in fiber. Polarization Optics in Telecommunications brings together recent advances in the field to create a standard, practical reference for component designers and optical fiber communication engineers. Beginning with a sound foundation in electromagnetism, the author offers a dissertation of the spin-vector formalism of polarization and the interaction of light with media. Applications discussed include optical isolators, optical circulators, fiber collimators, and a variety of applied waveplate and prism combinations. Also included in an extended discussion of polarization-mode dispersion (PMD) and polarization-dependent loss (PDL), their representation, behavior, statistical properties, and measurement. This book draws extensively from the technical and patent literature and is an up-to-date reference for researchers and component designers in industry and academia.

Telecommunication Circuits and Technology provides students with a problem solving approach to understanding the fundamentals of telecommunications. The author covers the common telecommunication and data communication circuits that are currently taught at further and higher education level and also used in industry. Understanding is reinforced with frequent worked examples and problems for specific applications and industrial data sheets are also given.This text is essential reading for HND/C and degree studnets of electronic or telecommunications engineering. Due to its practical bias, it is also a useful text for technical professionals wishing to update their skills or learn new technology.Understanding is reinforced with frequent worked exampleNovel approach using real engineering problems and manufacturers' data sheets