1. Introduction

By Ömer Bulakçı, | Mikko Uusitalo, | Patrik Rugeland, | Marco Gramaglia, | Xi Li, | Mauro Boldi, | Anastasius Gavras,

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Published: 06 Jun 2023

© 2023 Ömer Bulakçı | Mikko Uusitalo | Patrik Rugeland | Marco Gramaglia | Xi Li | Mauro Boldi | Anastasius Gavras

Abstract

Since early generations, mobile and wireless communications systems have played a crucial role in the establishment of essential connectivity. This has enabled easy access to information from anywhere and anytime and, thus, has fostered accelerated knowledge build-up and timely value-adding actions based on that beyond telecommunications ecosystems in all sectors of society. The COVID-19 pandemic has additionally proven the importance of the wireless communication infrastructure during these challenging times and has supported global stability as well as faster recovery via maintaining a stable technological environment and seamless societal connection despite quarantine regulations.