Telecommunications and New Technologies

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 12 | 01 | Page :
    By

    V. Basil Hans,

  1. Research Professor, Department of Commerce & Management and Humanities & Social Sciences, Srinivas University,Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract

The rapid expansion of telecommunications is profoundly reshaping the global digital landscape, driven by the confluence of emerging technologies such as 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and edge computing. These new technologies are changing communication networks, making them more reliable and faster, and making it possible for data-heavy applications to work in many other fields. In order to ensure the safe and sustainable integration of cutting-edge technologies within telecommunications systems, this article thoroughly examines these issues and considers alternative solutions. Long-term success is emphasized as being facilitated by tactics like intelligent spectrum allocation, open standards adoption, AI- driven security measures, and regulatory cooperation. To fully exploit the potential of next-generation telecommunications, investments in research and innovation, worker training, and infrastructure development are also crucial. This article looks at how telecommunications infrastructure and new technologies operate together and how they affect network performance, data security, and new services. It also talks about important problems, such as managing the spectrum, making sure different technologies can work together, and keeping data safe, and it suggests solutions to make sure that technology integration is long-lasting. This study highlights the essential function of telecommunications as the foundation of digital transformation and economic advancement in the Fourth Industrial Revolution by analysing contemporary trends and prospective trajectories.

Keywords: Telecommunications, emerging technologies, 5G networks, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and network innovation

How to cite this article:
V. Basil Hans. Telecommunications and New Technologies. Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks. 2026; 12(01):-.
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V. Basil Hans. Telecommunications and New Technologies. Journal of Telecommunication, Switching Systems and Networks. 2026; 12(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jotssn/article=2026/view=238471


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Volume 12
01
Received 10/11/2025
Accepted 26/11/2025
Published 06/02/2026
Publication Time 88 Days
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