5G an enabler of Broadband Transformation policy, regulations, network and investment perspectives
ICT POLICY, REGULATION AND OPERATIONS
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Course Overview
To achieve inclusive economic growth, it is critically important that high-speed access to the Internet is physically available to every citizen at affordable rates. Many governments and operators are committed to working towards various broadband targets and to achieve broadband for all. Broadband cuts across all sectors of the economy and need to address obstacles to universal broadband. There is need to continuously share knowledge and experience amongst all stakeholders.

Key Topics Covered
Given the compelling economic and social benefits of high-speed access to the Internet and its impact on how to make use of the Internet ecosystem, and given the rise of “infonomics" globally, efforts are required to encourage investment in broadband infrastructure and services for the benefit of all people. This course is designed to examine the policy, regulations, network and investment perspectives. The topics to be covered include:
- What is 5G? The journey so far – from 2G to 5G technology – manual/digital exchanges, analogue and digital mobile networks, traffic growth and related driving factors, smart phones, IP enabled, multimedia, M2M, IoT etc.
- 5G Ecosystem – dominant players and pace setters (R&D testing and trials), chipset makers, operating system/app developers, handset manufacturers, OEM’s, network suppliers and operators
- Spectrum for 5G-low, mid and high band options and coverage considerations
- Handset availability and the smart phone revolution and future possibilities – processing power, memory capacity, encrypting, modulation types, access modes (satellite, terrestrial and radio) spectrum bands covered, SDR capabilities etc.
- 5G Standards and QoS specifications – alliances, guaranteed speed and service level guarantee, latency, jitter etc.
- 5G network roll out options and infrastructure upgrades – 5G network slicing, leapfrogging from 2G to 5G or from 3G to 5G, Wi-Fi 6, stand alone 5G network and hybrid networks
- 5G sensors networking and artificial intelligence – smart systems
- 5G and M2M communications – when gadgets talk to one another
- Security implications of 5G – espionage, spying, data security. unauthorized access to subscriber data, big data issues
- Social implications of 5G – economic development, business development, social effects of smart cities, smart transport, smart homes, working from home, factory automation, and potential job losses
- 5G industry applications and service options – what is new (banking, energy, transport, broadcasting)
- 5G health considerations, and potential safe guards
- 5G Regulatory Perspectives – price regulation, exclusivity considerations
- Legal aspects of 5G – regulating driverless autonomous cars, control of drone traffic etc.
- The business case for 5G and prospects for rural development
- Consumer protection issue in 5G networks: affordability, social inclusion, will the poor be marginalized, personal freedom, phone locking, lawful intercept etc.
- Regional broadband targets and implementation perspectives – Europe, Asia, Africa and Americas
- Critical factors to ensure a successful 5G roll out
- Beyond 5G
Learning Outcomes
Transform your understanding and capability to lead 5G transformation initiatives
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for leaders and professionals driving 5G transformation


