Wireless technology is set to undergo significant improvements by 2024, according to Tiago Rodrigues, CEO of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA). He highlights five key predictions that will impact wireless technology usage, including increased internet speeds, improved connectivity, and new consumer experiences.
Key Points:
- In the future, internet service providers will deliver 10 Gbps speeds, making it commonplace. To experience the benefits of faster speeds, Wi-Fi networks must also advance.
- OpenRoaming will continue to grow and will integrate with private 5G and IoT networks by 2024, enabling seamless connectivity access across different networks.
- Network as a Service (NaaS) will rise in popularity among traditional enterprises, driven by the need for cloud-first, software-defined environments and security updates.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will play a crucial role in network management, automating tasks like troubleshooting and predicting resource needs.
- Convergence between Wi-Fi and 5G will progress, allowing access to private and public 5G services over Wi-Fi. Large enterprises are already deploying private 5G networks alongside Wi-Fi for synergy.
Rodrigues believes that these advancements in wireless technology will enhance connectivity, efficiency, and consumer experiences.