5G Opportunities in the South Pacific: Leveraging Low-Band Spectrum for Socio-Economic Development

Satyanand Singh; Pragya Singh; Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka; Laszlo Vasa

doi:10.28991/HIJ-2024-05-02-020

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Satyanand Singh Department of Electronics, Ins. & Control Engineering, College of Engineering and TVET, Fiji National University,, Fiji https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7707-031X
Pragya Singh
pragya.singh@fnu.ac.fj
School of Public Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Fiji National University,, Fiji
Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka Department of Production Engineering and Safety, Faculty of Management, Czestochowa University of Technology,, Poland
Laszlo Vasa Faculty of Economics, Széchenyi Istvan University, GyŠ‘r,, Hungary

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This paper explores the potential for deployment of 5G communication in the South Pacific, with a particular focus on leveraging the low-band spectrum for socio-economic development. The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of deploying 5G infrastructure in the South Pacific region, analyze the socio-economic benefits it may bring, and propose strategies to maximize these benefits. The research methodology includes a comprehensive review of existing literature on 5G deployment strategies, the socio-economic impacts of telecommunications infrastructure, and case studies of similar initiatives in other regions. The findings show that the deployment of 5G technology using low-band spectrum has the potential to significantly improve connectivity, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities in the South Pacific. Additionally, the paper proposes innovative approaches to address challenges such as infrastructure development in remote areas and affordability for marginalized communities. This study contributes to existing literature by providing tailored recommendations for leveraging 5G technology to address socio-economic inequalities in the South Pacific, thereby contributing to the development of telecommunications infrastructure in the region. Provides a new perspective on the possibilities of structure.

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Singh, S., Singh, P., Rosak-Szyrocka, J., & Vasa, L. (2024). 5G Opportunities in the South Pacific: Leveraging Low-Band Spectrum for Socio-Economic Development. HighTech and Innovation Journal, 5(2), 508–533. https://doi.org/10.28991/HIJ-2024-05-02-020

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