The document provides an introduction to the GSM system including:
- A brief history of public wireless communication and the development of GSM over time from 1982 to 2008.
- An overview of key concepts in GSM including the network structure, location areas, public land mobile networks, and cells.
- A description of the main components that make up a GSM network including the network switching subsystem, base station subsystem, and mobile station.
- Details on important interfaces in GSM like Um, Abis, A, Ater and Gb.
- Features of GSM such as improved spectrum efficiency, system capacity, voice quality, open interfaces, and security features like authentication and encryption.