LTE Signaling, Troubleshooting and Performance Measurement 2e

An updated and revised in-depth guide to LTE signaling protocols and procedures§This extensively updated second edition of LTE Signaling, Troubleshooting and Performance Measurement describes the LTE signaling protocols and procedures for the third generation of mobile communications and beyond. It is one of the few books available that explains LTE signaling messages, procedures and measurements down to the bit & byte level, and all trace examples are taken from real lab and field trial traces. The book covers the crucial key performance indicators (KPI) to be measured during field trials and deployment phase of new LTE networks. It describes how statistic values can be aggregated and evaluated, and how the network can be optimized during the first stages of deployment, using dedicated case examples to enhance understanding. New sections look at CS Fallback, Intra-LTE Mobility and Inter-RAT Mobility, KPI Visualization using Geolocation, and Hybrid ARQ.§Written by experts in the field of mobile communications, the book systematically describes the most recent LTE signaling procedures, explaining how to identify and troubleshoot abnormal network behavior and common failure causes as well as describing the normal signaling procedures. This is a unique feature of the book, allowing readers to understand the root cause analysis of problems related to signaling procedures.