Next generation wireless networks

Abstract

The market for wireless telecommunications infrastructure equipment is expected to continue to grow at an astonishing pace. Projections show the market for infrastructure equipment and support services increasing at a 20% compounded annual growth rate until the year 2000. Factors that contribute to this growth include the deregulation in telecommunications markets on a global scale; rapidly growing economies and an insatiable appetite for telecommunication services; decreasing terminal costs; migration of analog networks to digital networks; and increased competition among service providers and the resulting need for differentiated services. The network infrastructure to support new wireless services must continue to evolve for base station and network switching and control systems. This paper discusses the next generation of wireless communications infrastructure products designed and manufactured by Lucent Technologies that will provide end users with a wide range of wireless access and advanced services.