This module introduces the world of communications, including the mobile
market, technology, and the fundamental principles behind fixed and cellular
networks. This module highlights the scene for the remaining technical and
industry-based sessions, creating the overall aims of a telecommunication
operator, and its key requirements.

• Components of a network
• Drivers for mobility
• The requirements of a mobile telecom network
• The market place
• A global view
• Competition
• Regulation and standards
• The global mobile standard
• The evolution to 4th and 5th Generation
• Radio characteristics
• Spectrum - a scarce resource
• Handover
• Planning the network
• The roll-out