Future Broadband Technologies

Intermediate/Advanced

We will explore the cutting-edge developments shaping the future of broadband technologies. This session will cover future advancements, including the decentralization of the internet through edge computing, fiber optic innovations, integrated satellite and mobile wireless networks, a potential move from internet protocol to quantum-based protocols, and advancements in Wi-Fi and Li-Fi technologies. These technologies are in various stages of development but hold immense potential to redefine the future of broadband connectivity by meeting consumer demands for faster speeds, lower latency, broader coverage and enhanced security. These advancements may also help to close the digital divide in rural areas by enabling providers to meet and exceed their ever-increasing broadband buildout requirements connected to various broadband funding mechanisms and initiatives to make broadband more affordable and accessible to all socioeconomic groups.