GSM Made Simple

The people who have ripped this book because it oversimplifies GSM technology are completely missing the point of the book. It isn't meant to be for the engineer-types. It is squarely aimed at the ground-level reader seeking to gain a little insight on how GSM networks and technology function. Relax a little before you invest in books people. Read the descriptions before you purchase! When I read the description of this book I see things such as, "...a book that proves you don't have to be an engineer to understand GSM," and "...explained in terms that any non telecommunications person can understand," and "You won't find any complex engineering diagrams...," and "A non-technical explanation of GSM," and "Written in non-engineering language," and "Great for sales and customer service staff." Seem pretty straight-forward to me. If you do happen to work in the sales and customer service area of a GSM service provider, I would recommend this book as a great place to lay the foundation of understanding of GSM networks. If you want to know more after reading the book, I would suggest talking with one of your company's RF engineers. I had the pleasure of being personally trained by George Lamb when I was working for Aerial Communications (before it was bought by VoiceStream/T-Mobile/Cingular). He was a great trainer for our sales staff and his infromation allowed us to explain to customers the benefits of this (then) emerging technology in easy to understand terms. Remember...SIMple - YES...Technical - NO!!!

Soy estudiante de Ingeniería en Telecomunicaciones en El Salvador, el próximo año comenzaré mi trabajo de Graduación. El Tema es "GSM", antes de comenzar a trabajar en el tema decidí comprar este libro para aprender del tema. Afortunadamente no cometí ningún error. El libro es muy bueno, permite conocer en sintesis lo que es GSM sin necesidad de profundizar en la parte técnica del sistema.Después de leerlo ya trengo una clara idea del tema en el cual voy a trabajar y me permite comprar otros libros más técnicos.Recomuiendo este libro para aquellos que quieren conocer sobre GSM y no necesitan profundizar en el área técnica. Además, a este precio, es una verdadera oferta.

The book featured in this time by George Lamb is a specially designed teaching tool in GSM. It contains all the basic knowledge you have to learn to get started in the very topic, the so-called Global System for Mobile Communications. The book begins with a clear and funny explanation of common terms and concepts used throughout the text, all this in order to prepare the reader for an exciting journey in the upcoming pages. The author divides the GSM system into five subsystems: Network Subsystem (NSS), Base Station Subsystem (BSS), Operations Subsystem (OSS), Operations and Maintenance Subsystem (OMC) and the Mobile Subsystem (MS). Each of them is explained in a simple but solid way that makes the reading something fruitful. Thereafter, George show us a great (but still non-technical) exposition about the calling process and the most popular services among the GSM community, namely, call waiting, call forwarding, short text messaging and so on. I had to learn about GSM for my career and this book helps me a lot, because it cans introduce you the GSM technology without prior telecommunications knowledge. At the time you finish the book, it will be easier to you to tackle a more difficult GSM book. On the other hand, if you already have a solid understanding in GSM, and you want to improve it of course, please look for a higher technical level text.

This is not your average book on Telecommunications which are normally written by technicans for technicans. This is an introduction for non-technicans or end users who are new to the technology. George has done an admirable job in simplifying a complex and deep area. The jokes in the book although obviously American originated keep you smiling as the pages keep turning..