|
1. Introduction
1.1 Advances in computing technology
1.1.1 Digitalization of communications
1.1.2 Internet
1.1.3 Mobile networks
1.2 Liberalization of telecommunications markets
1.2.1 The US
1.2.2 The UK
1.2.3 Europe and the rest of the world
1.3 The rebirth of an industry
1.3.1 The dotcom crisis
1.3.2 A healthy industry
1.4 Opportunities for third parties
1.4.1 Prepaid services
1.4.2 Messaging services
1.4.3 Content services
1.4.4 Location based services
1.4.5 Electronic commerce
1.5 Non technical factors
1.5.1 Business plan
1.5.2 Regulation and legal aspects
1.5.3 Dimensioning
1.6 How to use this book
1.6.1 Service orientation
1.6.2 Enabling technologies and case studies
1.6.3 Standards and weblinks
1.6.4 The book’s website
Weblinks for chapter 1
References for chapter 1
→ back to contents list
|
