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THE DEFINITIVE TELECOM RESOURCE -- COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED Get a thorough introduction to the telecommunications industry -- from the technologies involved to the complex business, market, and regulatory relationships. This new edition of the ...

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The Best Introduction to Wireless--Completely Revised and Updated Get a complete overview of the rapidly evolving field of wireless telecommunications, including the basics of wireless networks, essential technologies, applications, and markets. The ne...

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Cut Through the Hype! Industry Insiders Compare and Contrast Wireless Internet Technologies and Make Sense of it All. Need to know how i-mode stacks up against SMS or WAP? Or the inside scoop on Bluetooth? Confused about XML and WML? Making sound dollars-...