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The Future of Telecom Infrastructure: Trends and Insights
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Telecommunications
Abstract
Telecommunications infrastructure is the backbone of modern society, enabling communication, connectivity, and the flow of information across vast distances. As global demand for data grows exponentially, driven by technologies like 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), fiber optic rollout and artificial intelligence (AI), there is an increasing need to evolve telecom infrastructure to meet these demands. This paper explores emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the development of telecom infrastructure, analyzing how advancements in wireless technologies, network virtualization, and automation are shaping the future. Through the examination of case studies and relevant statistics, we aim to provide insights into how telecom operators and stakeholders can adapt to this rapidly evolving landscape to create resilient, scalable, and efficient telecom networks for tomorrow. This study recommends that policies be streamlined, capacity be built and sustainability to make it possible for Nigeria telecom infrastructure meet up with global standards and support the aspiration for digital transformation of the Nation?s infrastructures.
Keywords
Telecom Infrastructure, Internet of things, artificial intelligence, 5th Generation, advanced technology, fiber optics
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How to cite this paper
@article{1706814,
author = {Spencer Itive},
title = {The Future of Telecom Infrastructure: Trends and Insights},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {8},
number = {6},
pages = {885-892},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1706814.pdf},
abstract = {Telecommunications infrastructure is the backbone of modern society, enabling communication, connectivity, and the flow of information across vast distances. As global demand for data grows exponentially, driven by technologies like 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), fiber optic rollout and artificial intelligence (AI), there is an increasing need to evolve telecom infrastructure to meet these demands. This paper explores emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the development of telecom infrastructure, analyzing how advancements in wireless technologies, network virtualization, and automation are shaping the future. Through the examination of case studies and relevant statistics, we aim to provide insights into how telecom operators and stakeholders can adapt to this rapidly evolving landscape to create resilient, scalable, and efficient telecom networks for tomorrow. This study recommends that policies be streamlined, capacity be built and sustainability to make it possible for Nigeria telecom infrastructure meet up with global standards and support the aspiration for digital transformation of the Nation?s infrastructures.},
keywords = {Telecom Infrastructure, Internet of things, artificial intelligence, 5th Generation, advanced technology, fiber optics},
month = {December},
}