Voice and Data Communications Handbook

by Regis J. Bates, Donald W. Gregory

What's New?--The telecommunications industry is rapidly changing--mergers, consolidations, new products, and innovations occur almost daily. Here's what's new from the last edition: broadband such as xDSL and CATV services for high speed data and Internet access; frame relay with Voice over Frame and a Frame/ATM internetworking section; updated wireless communications; new section dealing with CLEC (local exchange carrier) business and the value of the business market for telecom; new info on signaling systems and the local number portability issues at hand. Illustrated and practical approach--heavily illustrated with key concepts and techniques for doing the job right. Offers a practical approach for using the most advanced telecommunication technologies. Expert author--Bud Bates is a well-respected expert in computing communications, and an instructor for major telecommunication companies such as Nortel, Fujitsu, and others.

699 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1999

About the author

Regis J."Bud" Bates Jr.