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Now that the new year is here, we’re thinking about the global trends we can expect to see in the telecoms industry throughout 2022.
Here are some of the leading trends predicted to revolutionise telecoms this year.
New 5G innovation
It is projected that there will be a surge in 5G investment in the telecoms industry, starting in 2022. This is likely to include innovation in cloud technology, advanced business-to-business 5G services and new mobile phone designs optimised for 5G networks.
Research from CCS Insight predicts that the number of 5G network connections globally will more than double in 2022 to 1.34 billion, compared to 637 million in 2021. By 2025, this is projected to reach 3.6 billion connections globally.
Telecoms operators in North America, China, Western Europe and other advanced Asian markets continue to implement 5G networks at pace, despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. This will enable the development of higher resolution video, autonomous technology and connected IoT networks.
It is expected that the price of 5G handsets will fall as the phone market recovers from pandemic-induced supply chain issues, thereby making them more accessible to larger numbers of people globally.
Artificial intelligence in technology
After another strong year for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in 2021, it is predicted that this will only increase in pace during 2022. AI has been particularly prevalent in driving developments in the Internet of Things (IoT), with virtual assistance technology now commonplace in homes across the globe, for example.
We can expect to see increasing AI technology in telecoms and security products this year. This is likely to boost the functionality of products in the industry, allowing users to do more with ease, enabling improved workplace and personal efficiency.
Cloud development
Cloud technology has become increasingly predominant in recent years which has only been enhanced by the pandemic, where remote digital services become necessary for many businesses. In 2022, it is predicted that there will be rapid adoption of cloud services and continued investment in the sector.
Spending on cloud services is predicted to exceed $482 billion in 2022. New cloud technology will enable devices to be lighter, faster and more accessible.
It is predicted that serverless cloud will gain traction in 2022, which could have the potential to revolutionise the tech landscape.
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