• Handbook on Global Trends in IMT
  • Foreword
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • 1 Introduction
    • 1.1 Purpose and scope
    • 1.2 Vocabulary of key terms used in this Handbook
  • 2 Usage trends and service requirements
    • 2.1 Introduction
    • 2.2 Usage trends
      • 2.2.1 Mobile Internet usage
      • 2.2.2 Mobile software application offerings (Apps)
      • 2.2.3 Video traffic
      • 2.2.4 Social networks on mobile
      • 2.2.5 Machine-to-machine traffic
      • 2.2.6 Other drivers of future data traffic
    • 2.3 Market trends
      • 2.3.1 Global IMT subscriber information from 2007 to 2013
        • 2.3.2 Device Type
        • 2.3.3 Network and user experience improvement
        • 2.3.4 Policy initiatives to promote mobile broadband
    • 2.4 Key features of IMT
      • 2.4.1 Key features of IMT-2000
      • 2.4.2 Key features of IMT Advanced
    • 2.5 Servicing urban, rural and remote areas
    • 2.6 Use of IMT for specialist applications
      • 2.6.1 Use of IMT for PPDR applications
    • 2.7 Considerations for developing countries
  • 3 IMT system characteristics, technologies and standards
    • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.2 IMT system concepts and objectives
    • 3.3 IMT architecture and standards
      • 3.3.1 IMT Radio Access Network and standards
      • 3.3.2 IMT Core Network and standards
      • 3.3.3 Collaboration and Process in the Development of IMT Radio InterfaceSpecifications
    • 3.4 Techniques to facilitate roaming
  • 4 IMT spectrum
    • 4.1 International spectrum identified for IMT
    • 4.2 Frequency arrangements
    • 4.3 Methods to Estimate spectrum requirements for IMT
  • 5 Regulatory issues
    • 5.1 Institutional aspects and arrangements
    • 5.2 Transparency and stakeholder involvement
    • 5.3 Market knowledge
    • 5.4 Spectrum licensing
      • 5.4.1 IMT licensing considerations
      • 5.4.2 IMT licensing principles and methods
    • 5.5 IMT spectrum clearing (including re-farming) guidelines
    • 5.6 Global circulation of terminals
    • 5.7 Unwanted emissions
  • 6 Steps to consider in the deployment of IMT systems
    • 6.1 Key issues and questions to be considered prior to IMT network deployment
    • 6.2 Migration of existing wireless systems to IMT
      • 6.2.1 Migration strategy
      • 6.2.2 General migration process
      • 6.2.3 Some Case Studies
    • 6.3 Choice of technology in the identified IMT bands
      • 6.3.1 IMT Technology Considerations
      • 6.3.2 Satellite component of IMT
    • 6.4 Deployment planning
  • 7 Criteria leading to technology decisions
    • 7.1 Spectrum implications, Channelization and Bandwidth considerations
      • 7.2 Importance of multi-mode/multi-band solutions
      • 7.3 Technology development path
      • 7.4 Backhaul Considerations
      • 7.5 Technology Neutrality
  • ANNEX A – Abbreviations, acronyms, interface and reference points
  • ANNEX B – Reference publications
  • ANNEX C – Applications and services
  • ANNEX D – Description of Wireless Backhaul Systems
  • ANNEX E – Description of the IMT-2000 radio interfaces and systems
  • ANNEX F – Description of External Organizations
  • ANNEX G – Published Recommendations, Reports and ongoing activitiesof ITU-R on Terrestrial IMT
  • ANNEX H – Satellite IMT (and other, related) Recommendations and Reports
  • ANNEX I – Technology migration in a given frequency band
  • ANNEX J – References