Rolling Out 5G : Use Cases, Applications, and Technology Solutions

Examine the challenges of 4G in the light of impending and crucial future communication needs, and review the lessons learned from an implementation and system operation perspective with an eye towards the next generation - 5G. You'll investigate key changes and additions to 5G in terms of use cases. You'll also learn about the applications for and explorations of the technology. Among all of the technological disruptions, two stand out in particular - mmWave and spectrum sharing technologies. Rolling Out 5G features detailed coverage of these two critical topics, and for the first time among 5G learning resources presents a holistic perspective on key ingredients for mobile communication in a 5G world.The authors represent highly experienced experts with valuable know-how in the field of wireless communications related research projects defining future technological trends. This unique group of talents will be able to consider the 5G technology evolution from all angles mentioned: long-term research, standardization and regulation, product design and marketization. This approach allows this much-needed book to capture the views of all key decision making stake-holders involved in the 5G definition process, and to serve readers in their roles connected with wireless communication's next generation of products and services.What You'll LearnSee how 5G is expected to overcome 4G insufficiencies and challengesExamine expected 5G features, including usage of millimeter wave communication and licensed shared accessReview key milestones of the next generation wireless communication technology including key standardization and regulation bodies Study new technologies and upcoming changes in feature sets and client expectations.Who This Book Is ForEngineers of mobile device and infrastructure manufacturing industries, development engineers of semiconductor manufacturing industries, and engineers with a general interest in the field. Mobile network operators, along with students and business professionals in the telecommunications domain will also find the topic of interest.