Telecommunication technology is rapidly evolving, driven by new innovations and businesses forced to adopt remote working models. Regardless of the industry you’re in, understanding upcoming trends in telecom services will help you adapt to the changing landscape and take advantage of powerful new technologies. Below are a few telecom changes to expect in 2022.

What Are the Top Telecom Services Trends for 2022?

1. Universal Broadband Coverage

The COVID-19 pandemic has made digital learning and remote working common practices, which means everyone needs reliable, high-speed internet connectivity. While urban and suburban areas typically have internet access, millions of people living in rural areas must rely on slower, outdated technology.

Telecom companies have typically regarded rural areas as poor long-term investments, which has resulted in a digital divide. However, as more retirees move to rural areas and increase demand for reliable internet access, this divide may begin to close.

2. Continued 5G Rollout

Fifth-generation (5G) wireless service promises incredible speeds and low latency, which will make a variety of new technologies possible. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the world, so many aspects of the rollout in North America have been delayed.

5G will enable Internet-of-things technology to become commonplace and make autonomous vehicles and even remote surgeries possible in the future. However, in 2022, increasing demand for 5G-capable mobile devices will help speed up the initial rollout.

3. Increased Digitization of Customer Services

In response to the COVID-19 situation, many businesses adapted to provide touchless sales processes and even virtual shopping experiences. These innovations not only allowed many small businesses to survive the economic disruption of the pandemic but also created new services that will likely become increasingly popular.

Many of these new services require reliable connections and more bandwidth than some telecom providers can offer. To power these technologies, more and more businesses will turn to fiber optic internet, which offers superior stability and high speeds.

For over 15 years, Kemp Communications LLC has been providing network cabling services to businesses and telecom providers across the country. Their experienced technicians employ state-of-the-art technology, with solutions customized to each client’s unique application. Visit their website to learn more about their telecom services, or call (833) 732-0452 to discuss your project with a member of their team.