This book explores the future of mobile communication networks from 3G trials@ developments and products@ to what will follow in the future. The increasing demand for services and higher quality continue to drive forward the technological capabilities. The implications of increasing mobile consumer numbers on a global scale are investigated@ as well as the convergence of mobile and the Internet @ which it is envisaged@ will provide the next massive growth burst to the mobile market and 3G networks. The book covers the evolution to support multimedia architecture from GSM to UMTS@ voice and Internet multimedia in UMTS networks@ 3G service control@ the open systems access (OSA) application programming interface (API) issue@ and mobile standards which are a critical dependency for 3G and future developments. The book also explores the virtual university research initiative on mobility@ virtual centre of excellence in mobile and personal communications@ and BT Wireless' other mobile venture and alliances in the mobile arena. This book is essential reading for telecommunications engineers and managers@ researchers and post graduate students in communications who need to understand the expanding market expectations and the technological solutions available in this dynamic field. Author Alan Clapton