Created for experienced wireless communications engineers looking for a comprehensive understanding of the red hot area of UMTS (Universal mobile telecommunications system) signaling and protocol analysis, this convenient full-color print presentation of leading expert Gert Bostelmann's course on the subject is an excellent and cost-effective alternative to classroom instruction. This practical volume offers professionals detailed coverage of the tasks, message structures and parameters of all relevant protocols within the UTRAN - the new radio interface of UMTS. Professionals learn all the important UMTS procedures such as registration, detachment, and call establishment. This invaluable resource features real-world examples from a variety of sources to give practitioners a complete and realistic view of UMTS signaling issues.MarketExperienced wireless communications system designers, development engineers, and network planners and operators.ContentsA Comprehensive Inside View on UMTS. Signaling and Protocol Analysis on the Uu-Interface. Signaling and Protocol Analysis on the lub- and lur-Interfaces. Signaling and Protocol Analysis on the lu-cs- and lups-Interfaces. Important UMTS Scenarios.