Characteristics of Human Speech and Hearing

This first section lays down the foundations behind voice communications. Introduces the concepts behind sound, frequency, bandwidth and hearing.

 Basic Mobile Telephony

Introduces the services that are provided by a mobile network and standards that are in use globally for Mobile Transmission systems. Includes GSM 900, D-AMPS, Japan Digital, GSM 1900, GSM 1800 and CDMA.

 Mobility Functions

Reviews some of the functions used within Mobile Telephony - specifically Registration and Databases, SIM Card functions, Location Registers, Location Update Functions & Roaming, Handover and Base Station Sub Systems.

 Mobile Data

Examines the concepts behind Mobile Data and in particular Short Message Service - SMS, Fax over Mobile, Data over Mobile, Texting and Internet Access.

 ,Signalling

Outlines the Signalling Systems used within a Mobile network, in particular Common Channel Signalling principles and Signalling System No. 7. (Also known as SS7 or C7).             

Radio and Terrestrial Transmission

Introduces the concepts behind this type of transmission and outlines various aspects of  it such as Physical and Logical Channels, Air Interface, Multiplexing, TDMA, FDMA and CDMA. Also reviews some of the problems that can occur with radio transmission. 

Network Planning

Examines the factors that need to be considered in planning a mobile network. Includes the concept of Cells and Frequencies and increasing cell capacity.

Intelligent Networking and The Future

This final section reviews the concepts of Intelligent Networking and some of the future facilities, including Customised User Groups, Mass Calling Services and Customised Services for Mobile Users. It also introduces some of the newer concepts recently introduced - including EDGE  and UMTS.