Abstract
An overview of third-generation wireless personal communications is presented, and the challenges to meet its demands are examined. At the ITU level, the third generation is known as IMT-2000.(1) In Europe, the third generation of wireless personal communications is known sis UMTS. Special attention has been paid in giving a brief description of the research and development, standardization, and regulatory activities. The UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access (UTRA) concept is presented. The different ACTS projects involved in making UMTS a success are introduced.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 59-65 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | IEEE Personal Communications |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1998 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |