INTERNET OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS

 
The world has undergone significant transformation. Fixed-line phones are far less prevalent, fax machines and RedCare are obsolete, and the majority of individuals now watch television content through internet streaming rather than traditional aerial or dish methods. While wired connections remain the most dependable, there's potential for a flexible, hybrid approach to networking.
The demand for high-speed internet is expected to continue growing as more bandwidth-intensive applications and services become mainstream. This includes video streaming from online services such as Netflix, iPlayer and Amazon in 4K and higher resolutions, online gaming, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and cloud-based services.
smart TV Netflix
Online gaming
VR headset

Superfast internet is easier to achieve nowadays, via fibre (1Gbps+) or even satellite (~100Mbps). The expansion of fiber optic networks, which offer higher speeds and greater bandwidth compared to traditional copper-based networks, is expected to continue. Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) deployments will enable gigabit-speed internet access for more users, particularly in urban areas. 

Companies like SpaceX (Starlink) and OneWeb are launching satellite internet constellations to provide high-speed internet access to underserved and remote areas. Advances in satellite technology and network infrastructure could improve internet speeds and reliability for users in rural and remote locations and have provided failover connections for some of our more recent projects. 

How Starlink works
Source: dgtlinfra.com

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