Femtocell Primer was the first book exclusively to cover the topic of femtocells. The revised 2nd edition, expanded and updated, was published in June 2010. Written by a leading independent authority on the topic, the book leads a path through functionality, standards, technical issues, equipment vendors and then explores the commercial business case.

The reader gains in-depth insight into many of the benefits and constraints of the technology, based on research, experience and know-how.

Available from Amazon US and Amazon UK, the 2nd edition can also be ordered directly from our printers. A Japanese language versioncan also be ordered from Amazon Japan and can also be ordered from the printers here.

It is available to order from most online and retail bookstores - ISBN 978-1-4457-4434-6

Why you should buy this book

Keeping up to date in the fast moving world of telecommunications takes time - often time that you simply don't have. In our busy work lives, there's little spare time to search around and evaluate the wide range of  new developments.

The Internet has often made the problem worse - a huge amount of information is available, but what's out of date, slanted toward a specific vendor marketing message, or simply not being said.

Yet it's essential to stay up to date with the industry trends, being able not just to appreciate but understand, comment and make decisions based on a solid knowledge foundation.

Femtocells are very likely to radically upset the telecommunication industry - and quickly. It's predicted there will be more femtocells online than outdoor basestations before the end of 2011. Analyst estimates range up to over 100 million units by 2014

You can't afford not to know what a femtocell is, how it works and what the business case is based on.

Buy Femtocell Primer today to solve that problem

What the book includes

What you need is a concise book which covers both the technical and business aspects around femtocells.

This is not a book for those building their own femtocells - we won't bore you with minutely detailed descriptions of individual protocol messages. Instead, it describes how the overall system works and drills into the important details - what the critical components are and why.

Some of the technical aspects covered include:

• What technical problems do femtocells solve?
• How do femtocells apply to different mobile phone technologies?
• An overview of the femtocell system architecture
• Explains how femtocell calls are made and how they connect to the main network
• Uncovers what's inside a femtocell
• How a network operator would ship and activate a femtocell for each customer
• What are the technical issues that concern network operators today
• What standards are involved in a femtocell system

Once you appreciate what femtocells can do, the business aspects are equally important:

• How can network operators justify femtocells
• Three business cases for femtocell deployment
• Why coffee shops are unlikely to have femtocells
• Why domestic femtocells are not viable in developing countries
• ...and much more

You'll want a book that delivers insights and analysis of the open issues so that you can make up your own mind and follow the industry as it works out solutions for them.

Buy Femtocell Primer today to rapidly get up to speed on everything you need to know

Stay Innovative: After reading Femtocell Primer, you'll be able to take part and comment on discussions on femtocells and their alternatives. Don't be the one keeping quiet in the corner because you've lost the plot - instead actively engage with your colleagues and friends.

Suitable for non-experts: You don't need to be a telecoms expert to read and understand this book. Introductory sections prepare you for the detailed analysis in later stages. A glossary quickly explains terms and technical jargon new to you. The book is aimed at anyone with a technical or commercial interest in the topic.

Make best use of your time: No need to read hundreds of pages of analyst reports - read this on a business trip or over a weekend.

Unique: At the time of publication (Late 2008), this is the only book dedicated exclusively to this topic. It’s also very much up to date.

Comprehensive: Often telecoms books address only the technology and don’t cover the wider aspects of a new proposition. Femtocell Primer covers both technical and commercial aspects, so you can absorb both at the same time.

Independent: There are many white papers freely available from vendors, who are keen to promote their story. The author is not directly associated with any femtocell vendors. The book provides a balanced view, telling you the good, the bad and the ugly.

Attractively priced: Many mobile telecoms books are priced at $100 or more. Femtocell Primer is half that price.

Make best use of your time with Femtocell Primer

What our readers say

[These reviews relate to the first edition]

"gives an excellent introduction to femtocell technology and business issues." - Andy Tiller, VP Marketing ip.access in his weekly femtocell blog - Cambridge, UK.

"A very good book indeed. It is a good tangential view of the subject from top to bottom. It is excellent for bringing the issues out in the open and challenging the market to respond, from both the operator and manufacturers perspective." - a femtocell product manager, UK

" it’s a good introduction – takes a careful line between technology and market" - Keith Day, VP Marketing, Ubiquisys, UK.

"...The style is clear almost to the point of brutality....which is a welcome and refreshing change from a lot of the rhubarb we get to read. It won't be the last word on femtocells by any means, but leads the field very well indeed." - Clive Tomlinson, Telecoms Specialist, IPL.

" this is a very interesting book with good insight into the market and technology. Thanks for your work!" - a reader from Germany

Other reader comments and reviews can be found at Amazon.co.uk

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Attractively Priced

Why spend thousands buying an analyst report or attending a conference, when for less than $50 you can have the full information, ready to digest at home or on your next trip? Similar technical specialist books on telecoms often cost double the price.

We've priced the book at a level which makes it available to all. You may be able to buy this on your expense account and claim back from your employer.

Many analyst reports are priced at 10 or 20 times more than the cost of this book. It's not uncommon to see femtocell analyst reports listed at $2000 or more.

You can share the book and pass it on to colleagues and/or friends after you've read it, further reducing the price per person.

Need more information?

You can “see inside” the book, including the contents list and a few pages on Amazon.

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PS: At this low price, you may be able to claim the cost of the book back from your employer.

PPS:  Does your professional organisation have a Continuing Professional Development scheme? If so, reading this book may well count towards your annual quota and maintain or gain your Chartered status.