The transition of 2nd generation mobile communications to 3rd generation and beyond : a case study of Vietnam | |
| Author | Dao Tuan Thanh |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.TC-03-01 |
| Subject(s) | Mobile communication systems--Vietnam Telecommunication systems--Vietnam |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. TC-03-01 |
| Abstract | The second generation (2G) of digital mobile communications appeared more than ten years ago. Since that, mobile phones are rapidly becoming the preferred means of personal communication and the demands for higher access speeds for multimedia communications are also in the strong growth. To meet the demands of higher data rate and higher capacity, the third generation (3G) mobile communications is developed. With enhanced capacity, quality and data rates, 3G networks provide advanced services transparently to the end user and bridge the gap between the wireless world and the computing/Internet world, making interoperation apparently seamless. The main objective of this research is the study on the transition of 2G mobile communications to 3G and beyond - A case study of Vietnam. Firstly, this research provides an overview of the evolving mobile communications from 2G networks to 3G and beyond. Secondly, it introduces the currently 2G/GSM mobile networks in Vietnam. Then, it analyzes the transition of 2G to 3G mobile networks in another country. As a pioneer in mobile telephony, Finland is the country selected for study. This gives experience for the transition from 2G/GSM to 3G networks. Finally, as the result, this research presents a case study of Vietnam with following proposals. By using the beauty contest and fixed fee, the government should allocate licenses to three 3G network operators in 2004. UMTS networks should be deployed on 1920-1980 MHz and 2110-2170 MHz frequency bands. To enable smooth migration and effective cost for operators, GPRS networks should be deployed before the installation ofUMTS networks. |
| Year | 2003 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. TC-03-01 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Advanced Technologies (SAT) |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Telecommunications (TC) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ahmed, Kazi M.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Erke, Tapio K.; Fernando, W.A.C.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Ho Chi Minh City Posts & Telecommunications; |
| Degree | Research report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2003 |