Impact assessment of introducing 4G technology for wireless communication in Bangladesh

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.