very good introduction, but nothing more   November 29, 2000

NOT a good guide to telecom   November 13, 2000

ok....I admit....I only glanced at this book in the store...   November 4, 2000

Now, in my little world, if a byte could be either 7 or 8 bits, computers would have an awfully tough time interpreting them. And to say that a byte is a character? Oy. I agree with the review below mine based on that one paragraph in her book. If someone cannot even manage to explain correctly what a byte is, they have no business writing telecom books.


Good Overview, but technicallY WRONG!   August 22, 2000
  25 out of 28 found this review helpful

I was able to read this book from end-to-end, but it was annoying. The author provides lots of interesting data and mentions most new telecommunications products. HOWEVER, whenever she attempts any kind of technical explanation or conclusion she tends to be WRONG. If all the technical explanations and conclusions were removed, this would be a better book. As it is, I rate it one-star because I kept getting angry at the WRONGNESS of the technical explanations and conclusions.


Ideal for Emerging Markets   June 24, 2000
  15 out of 19 found this review helpful

I was searching for a book where I can get an overview of Modern Telecom System fundamentals, without the technical jargon. Annabel's book gave just that to me. I am not a telecom professional but with basic knowledge of Electronics and Commonsense understanding of the Telphone networks, this book was an absolute pleasure to read. Now I am ready to absorb more technical books in Telecom Networks and Bandwidth.

The Chapters on Fundamentals are very clear and non technical. The indusry review in Part Two is very useful to understand the Telecomm network operation in a competitive environment. This is the reason why I found it useful for Emerging Markets, where Competition in Telecom is just being allowed by the respective Governements. This Part of the book gives an idea how Companies Co operate and at the same time Compete with each other! This part also introduces the reader to the power of Telecom Services, in that it clearly tells the reader the variety of application of digital communication.

Part Three is an excellent primer about the network services available. The chapter on Internet is just right. The chapter on Wireless service will encourage a business manager to think of hybrid networks!

I would rate this a Five Star Book for a Non technical person for a quick initiation into the world of Modern Telecom. A MUST READ BOOK FOR ANYONE ENTERING TELECOM INDUSTRY