Cellular Communications: Worldwide Market DevelopmentGarrard provides an expert account of the growth and development of markets in the rapidly growing and profitable cellular communications industry. The author brings his invaluable insights to this authoritative analysis of business and regulatory issues, drawing lessons for current business practice. The treatment is global. Market development is described, analyzed and evaluated, bringing the reader up-to-date with current market characteristics and future trends. 514 p. |
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