Wireless: The Revolution in Personal Telecommunications

Written in 1995, this book projects the development of the wireless industry. It is of great interest today, since it provides much needed perspective on the origins and growth of the wireless industry, and the nature of projections offered today about the next 5-10 years. The author is intellegent and well versed in the wireless industry, and presents a compelling vision of "personal communications". The current (2001) crisis in the telecom industry provides an interesting contrast to his forward looking vision.

This book offers a great overview of the telecommunications field, and descibes how "going wireless" is a revolution in personal communications. A description of the key concepts and technologies is linked to discussions on the political and social impact of wireless technology through definitions of the applications in the field. The book also covers topics such as wireless LAN, mobile data, and mobile satellite services.