5G/5G-Advanced 3rd Edition

5G/5G-Advanced, 3rd Edition by Erik Dahlman, Stefan Parkvall, and Johan Skold is your definitive guide to the next wave of mobile communications. Whether you are an engineer, network planner, student, or executive, this updated edition cuts through complexity to reveal how 5G and 5G-Advanced transform radio access, core architecture, spectrum use, and real-world deployments.

This edition brings the latest standards, key performance enhancements, and practical design principles into a single, accessible resource. Clear explanations of NR (New Radio), RAN evolution, carrier aggregation, massive MIMO, and network slicing are paired with performance trade-offs and deployment strategies. Readers gain insight into advanced features shaping 5G-Advanced — from AI-driven optimization and reliability improvements to support for industrial IoT, enhanced broadband, and ultra-low-latency services.

Packed with practical examples and concise diagrams, the book helps you apply theory to practice: plan capacity for urban hotspots, evaluate spectrum strategies across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, or optimize networks for rural coverage and enterprise use cases. Authoritative yet approachable, the text reflects the experience of leading industry experts, making it ideal for professionals preparing for certification, academic courses, and operators steering network evolution.

Make an informed investment in your skills and your organization’s connectivity roadmap. Buy 5G/5G-Advanced, 3rd Edition today to stay ahead of global 5G trends, accelerate deployment decisions, and master the technologies driving the connected future.

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