Abstract:
New era of wireless communication is upon us. The approaching 4G (fourth generation) mobile
communication systems are projected to handle higher data rates and mobile internet for rich
media collaboration allowing faster and more reliable connectivity. Bangladesh
telecommunication sector already entered into the 3G mobile data wave and its immediate
sequence is 4G.
This study is designed for the analysis of the technological preferences for selecting the Fourth
Generation (4G) wireless communication technology in Bangladesh. An empirical analysis and
relevant ranking is performed using Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) model rather than
finding the causal relationship among the variables. A Technology Assessment (TA) on Fourth
Generation (4G) telecommunication technology is presented here in terms of its appropriateness
in Bangladesh considering quality, cost effectiveness, social value, environmental and economic
impact.
With the study of technology assessment tools and techniques, it is presented that experts and
general users preferred Fourth Generation (4G) wireless communication technology as the most
appropriate technology for wireless communication technology in Bangladesh among existing
and upcoming technologies. Thesis subsequently relates with the study of Cost Benefit and
Scenario Based Analysis that 4G network is cost effective andits power consumption reduction
in wireless communication network being environmental sustainable and friendly. Based on that
result from the evaluation we determine that 4G can satisfy the upcoming multi-dimensional data
and internet demand, making 4G as appropriate for wireless communication in Bangladesh.
