Fundamentals of Telecommunications, Second Edition provides readers worldwide with the knowledge and skills required for successful implementation and support of today's telecommunications networks, which have the ability to transport voice, data, and image traffic to any location in the world. This second edition demystifies all of the components and standards of today's telecommunications options. Readers learn how to evaluate an organization's choices and develop a strategy that achieves the best balance between cost, security, and performance for each type of traffic.