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dc.titleTech Report: Next Generation Connectivity
dc.contributor.authorDe Leo, Lorenzo
dc.contributor.authorLatorre, Lucia
dc.contributor.authorMaffey, Nicolas Antonio
dc.contributor.orgunitTechnology and Transformation Department
dc.coverageLatin America
dc.coverageThe Caribbean
dc.date.available2026-01-12T00:01:00
dc.date.issue2025-12-30T00:12:00
dc.description.abstractThis report provides an in-depth exploration of the evolution of wireless networks, from the foundational technologies of 1G to the groundbreaking capabilities of 5G and the anticipated advancements of 6G. It examines the transformative applications of these networks across industries such as healthcare, education, and urban development, emphasizing their potential to drive economic growth, reduce social disparities, and foster environmental sustainability. The report also highlights the unique challenges and opportunities in deploying next-generation networks, with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). It incorporates insights from the Inter-American Development Banks Broadband Development Index, outlining strategies to bridge digital divides and enhance broadband access in underserved regions. Finally, it addresses the critical policy, regulatory, and technological hurdles that must be overcome to fully realize the potential of 6G, including spectrum management, energy efficiency, and cybersecurity. By fostering collaboration among governments, industries, and global organizations, next-generation networks can create a more connected, equitable, and sustainable future.
dc.format.extent34
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0013897
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Tech-Report-Next-Generation-Connectivity.pdf
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/spanish/document/Reporte-de-tecnologia-conectividad-de-ultima-generacion.pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInter-American Development Bank
dc.subjectDisruptive Innovation
dc.subjectMobile Phone System
dc.subjectBroadband Service
dc.subjectExponential Technology
dc.subjectArtificial Intelligence
dc.subjectSmart City
dc.subjectInternet of Things
dc.subjectDigital Technology
dc.subjectHealth Care
dc.subjectInternet
dc.subject.jelcodeO32 - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D
dc.subject.jelcodeO33 - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences • Diffusion Processes
dc.subject.jelcodeO35 - Social Innovation
dc.subject.jelcodeO38 - Government Policy
dc.typeLearning Materials
idb.identifier.pubnumberIDB-LM-00797
idb.operationBK-C2016
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