In this one-of-a-kind, jargon-free volume, renowned communications expert and instructor Bud Bates breaks down every broadband technology and explains it by function, subjecting each to 3 questions: what is it, what will it do for me, and what is it going to cost me. This is the leading title in the field, heavily updated to reflect the latest technologies. It includes new chapters on MPLS (MultiProtocol Label Switching), 2.5/3G wireless, GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), MMDS (Microwave Multi-Point Distribution System), and more. It is valuable to both technical and business people, and emphasizes key concepts and techniques for getting the job done right.