A resource for the future of communication, this handbook on pervasive communication is designed for the quickly arriving time when we will be continuously connected to one another, and the exchange of information will dramatically impact all aspects of our daily life, including healthcare, education, commerce, and socialization. Serving as a comprehensive reference with contributions from dozens of pioneering experts, in addition to an extensive introduction, this resource will offer multi-authored sections on enabling technologies, applications and services, location and mobility management, and privacy and trust. Bibliographic information will provide the opportunity for further research.