5G Wireless: A Comprehensive Introduction, 1st edition

5G Wireless: A Comprehensive Introduction gives you a clear, unified explanation of how 5G works and why it matters. Written by William Stallings, 13-time winner of the TAA Computer Science Textbook of the Year Award, it brings together knowledge previously scattered across scores of publications, standards documents, blog posts and white papers. You'll follow the evolution of cellular networks from earlier generations through to 5G, then build a complete end-to-end understanding of the ecosystem — use cases, core network, air interface and radio access network, security and privacy.

5G is reshaping wireless communications, delivering unprecedented speed, capacity and connectivity while enabling a new generation of applications and services. As organisations adopt it, professionals, managers and students need a firm grasp of the technologies, architectures and standards behind it. This combines technical depth with practical insight: realistic examples make complex concepts concrete, review questions reinforce what you've learned, and extensive references support deeper exploration. You'll also work through 5G research, development and standardisation roadmaps, so you can plan how to use the technology more effectively in your own organisation.

Who it's for

Students, professionals and managers who need a practical, thorough understanding of 5G — whether you're building foundational knowledge or extending existing expertise.  

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