5G for the Connected World

5G for the Connected World, 1st Edition, is a technical handbook designed to help telecommunication professionals understand fifth-generation network architecture and deployment. The book offers broad coverage of 5G technical foundations, highlighting 3GPP Release 15 specifications and key differences from LTE.

Coverage addresses major radio access network developments, core network structures, and spectrum considerations across potential bands. The text examines key radio features such as new waveforms, massive MIMO, and beamforming technologies alongside the services driving network deployment.

The volume also reviews Internet of Things integration, operational challenges, and commercial strategies. It examines support for massive device connections and outlines emerging business models for service providers and vertical industries.