The technology of wireless transmission has evolved into the most exciting field in telecommunications and networks. The rapid growth of mobile phone usage, various satellite services, and now wireless Internet are causing dramatic changes in telecommunications and networks.

This book explores the key topics in this field based on four categories: a) Technology and architecture, b) Network type, c) Design approaches, d) Applications.

The book is aimed at students and professionals in the fields of data processing and data communications, designers as well as managers of communications and data networks. The book has been designed to be self-contained.