Latency in Communications Networks

The Quality of Experience (QoE) of users of communications networks is affected by a number of technical and commercial metrics.

• Aspects such as coverage, data throughput rates, resilience, security, total cost of ownership, and latency are important considerations. Latency is one of several factors for determining the QoE of a communications network.
• In many cases, the optimum solution for the most robust network will involve hybridization: multiple transmission media working in concert. This allows technologies to complement one another to deliver the best and most appropriate user experience.
• Service providers should choose the technology that best supports their needs for the application(s) they are delivering to their customers. Similarly, users should choose the technology that best supports the applications they are using on a regular basis.

• Spectrum
• Broadband
• Broadcasting
• 5G