The document provides tips for reading and understanding 3GPP specifications. It begins by explaining that 3GPP specifications establish standards for 3G and mobile technologies like IMS, HSPA, and LTE. For beginners, 3GPP specifications can be difficult to understand as they are large documents that reference other specifications, do not provide real-time examples, and cover many interconnected technologies. The document recommends knowing what you want to read beforehand, studying the relevant specification first, taking a printout, following along carefully, and asking questions if anything is unclear.