Top 4 Telecommunications Trends in 2018 to watch for

2017 has been a stellar year for many industries and sectors, especially for the technology sector. Gadget enthusiasts were gifted with the appearance of more devices with various high-end features like virtual/augmented reality, facial recognition, voice commands, etc. Car lovers were given better self-driving vehicles and smart homes are now a “thing”. This year, 2018, is set to bring more spectacular breakthroughs in the telecommunications and technology sector. Let’s see what this year has to offer.

AI Domination

Artificial Intelligence technology has been under continuous development since the cyber-age started, and 2018 is looking like a good year for it to take a huge leap forward into people’s lives. More and more machine learning capabilities are now being inserted into different platforms, such as social media websites, smartphone applications, and even autonomous vehicles. It wouldn’t take long before it becomes a necessary part of our tech-driven lives. The potential power of AI technology is overwhelming but that doesn’t mean you should compare it to “The Terminator” movies.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Last year, we’ve witnessed new and amazing gadgets like the smart speakers Google and Amazon offer. More and more, we have access to the devices and software that make everything we do faster and easier. And that’s what internet of things is: digital centralization at its finest. 2018 is potentially the year when tech companies will start presenting more centralized, automated, and convenient applications and gadgets to help us manage everything in just a few clicks and swipes.

5G Network Connection

Many experts and analysts believe that 5G network connections have yet to make their appearance, potentially two years from now. With the constant advancements that technology and telecommunications companies make, the 5G world is not that far away or far-fetched. We can think of 2018 as the year when we’ll be seeing more and more 5G network teasers. Large telecommunications companies are vying to be the first to give their customers faster internet speeds. With a race this competitive, there’s always the possibility of a sooner introduction of 5G.

Better Voice Recognition Technology

It is thought that voice automation/recognition technology has not been given all the attention it deserves. Due to more popular trends, it hasn’t been able to take the wheel and drive us to more sophisticated technologies. That’s probably going to change in 2018. Users of technology are seeking more and more opportunities to automate their world. In conjunction with the AI technology and IoT, voice automations/recognition technology can really be the key for better connection and automation. Soon, we’ll be able to communicate better and with more devices.

What does the future hold?

Every year, we witness several new advancements in technology. Since the start of the 21st century, we’ve been on a high-speed ride with breakthrough after breakthrough—and 2018 won’t see a slow down by any stretch. We can all expect to witness more exciting, futuristic, and amazing tech advancements in the future.

Gilbert A Darrell is the Founder of Horizon. He has 18 years experience in information technology and telecom solutions, a veteran in Fire and EMS Services, a crypto enthusiast and a member of the Bermuda Government’s Cryptocurrency Task Force.

Horizon Communications is an upcoming fixed wireless internet service provider looking to provide services in Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Central America before expanding internationally. While utilizing 4th generation and soon 5th generation wireless technology, it will also heavily incorporate blockchain and cryptocurrency technology, one of the 1st ISP’s in the world to do so, while launching an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) as a part of their capital raise and blockchain integration. More information can be found on their website — www.HorizonComm.co