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In this chapter we describe the motivation for writing this book and explain its scope. Some remarks on nomenclature are given in order to help the reader with a fast and easy start. The concept and structure of the material compiled is presented, followed by some hints on how to make best use of it. Finally the status of standardization, on which this book is based, is described.
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(2010). Introduction. In: Evolution of 3G Networks. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-09440-2_1
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