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What are some areas of telecommunications that will see the most growth in the coming decade or so?

I'm curious about what specific types of jobs are in demand now or will become more in demand within the next few years. This could even include positions that don't exist currently, but might in the future once technological innovations call for it. #communications #telecommunications #job-outlook #verizon

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Joanne’s Answer

I'd go with ...



  1. security (it's soooooo hot)

  2. data, data, and more data .. there's an evolving data scientists career for those that really want to engross themselves in it

  3. the hardware and software behind the 'internet of things'


(here's a nice link that explains IOT)


http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobmorgan/2014/05/13/simple-explanation-internet-things-that-anyone-can-understand/3302bb856828

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Thank you comment icon I would also add 5G technology & cloud computing Karen Cayea
Thank you comment icon Totally agree with Joanne! Data, security, 5G technology, unified communications! Anne Herrington
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Christopher’s Answer

That's a great question! Keep in mind that telecommunications anymore isn't just your phone and internet as it has been in the past. Telecom anymore is a broad statement, one that encompasses not only your day to day phone calls but also cloud services, machine to machine and pretty much everything else you would do on a network. As far as growth goes I see a lot of answers for security, yes that is very true, but also Software Defined networking (SDN) is growing extremely rapidly. Going away are the days of running physical cable to every piece of equipment in a switching center. Pretty soon it will be just a few pieces of fiber and few pieces of physical equipment running all virtual machines within itself. So to answer your question I would highly recommend looking into routing and coding skills, ie vmware, linux/unix, python etc. as those will be the new "telecommunication" skills that will be sought after since a good chunk of the physical equipment is now becoming just a card in a server.

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Ronald’s Answer

I would have to say that most of the areas of telecommunications are going to continue to grow at a rapid pace. If I had to give an educated guess, I would say anything tied to the virtual reality arena. companies are already making great strides, but I could see hologram phones calls and things of that nature.

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Robin’s Answer

Of course its hard to predict the future but I think demand for cloud storage will increase as well as new ways to back up, save and search data

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Meg’s Answer

Wow. tough question, since things are changing fast. I haven't been in telecom for a little while, but will tell you that understanding the basics of networking, and anything about securing communications is going to be hot for a good time to come!

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Ma Fatima’s Answer

Network Security. We have a lot of Engineers handing Data but few knows how to handle Security issue.
Voice is also on top as we live now on world where almost everything is being done virtually.

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Leanne’s Answer

The future is virtual, security, data, more data, cloud and technological innovations. Network security and increased bandwidth, the internet of things as well as software development.
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Rani’s Answer

Customer comes first for the business to be successful. I see a lot of focus on technology - cloud/networks/5G etc. Technology keeps changing....In the future any role that can be automated will be - so the focus will be on skills that are more oriented towards improving / simplifying customer experience that cannot be automated - basically people skills , putting yourself in customer's shoes and identifying areas of improvement / reduce pain points / solutions - will be key.

Rani recommends the following next steps:

Start with yourself and make a list of things that can be improved
Prioritize the list
Pick top three that interests you (you'd do better if you choose what you love)
If you could suggest a solution what would it be ( you can collaborate among peers/friends/family)
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Suman’s Answer

1. IOT
2. AI/ML
3. AR/VR/XR
4. Autonomous vehicles
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Chirayu’s Answer

Telecommunications is a rapidly evolving field with a number of areas that are expected to see significant growth in the coming years. Here are some areas that are likely to see the most growth: The deployment of 5G networks is expected to bring about a new era of wireless connectivity, enabling faster speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity for a wide range of devices and applications. The IoT refers to the growing network of devices, sensors, and machines that are connected to the internet and can communicate with each other. The growth of the IoT is expected to drive demand for new technologies and solutions to manage, process, and analyze the large amounts of data generated by these devices. AI is expected to play an increasingly important role in the telecommunications industry, enabling new applications and services such as predictive maintenance, autonomous networks, and intelligent customer service. VR and AR are expected to play a growing role in the telecommunications industry, enabling new forms of entertainment, training, and collaboration. These are just a few examples of the many areas within telecommunications that are likely to see significant growth in the coming years. To stay ahead in the field, it's important to continually stay up-to-date with the latest developments and trends.



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Patel’s Answer

You have to identify the customer needs and deliver to them so that they can do what they need to do.

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William’s Answer

Security, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud, and WiFi enhancements.
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Sang’s Answer

As an employee of Verizon for 10+ years I would certainly say the future will be heavily dependent on its wireless network. As of writing, 5G has launched in select markets and will mark the beginning of a new era in high-speed computing, cloud services, streaming, gaming, etc.


I would say if you are looking for a future career in this industry, certainly look towards acquiring knowledge in the fields of computer science, web/app development and possibly engineering. Good question and good luck!

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Susan’s Answer

Everything Cloud - Not only storage, but applications, processes, hardware - anything that will cut cost to business owners yet allow them to address the needs of their businesses virtually and securely! We are seeing personal changes from desktop to laptops move to Chromebooks - on the business side - these changes are even more advanced with Cisco Meraki!


What's after cellular and what types of phones will we be using - will there be hotspots everywhere instead of cell towers? Even our phones at work have moved to all IP based applications - we'll see what the future brings!


All of these services need to be secure - security will be big!


Those are my predictions so far!

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Jen’s Answer

The wireless industry is a great place to enter for career growth: networks, broadband, fiber, even real estate. A few different options:

Engineers from, RF doing the design to being an engineer in the field, from planning the equipment to being a construction engineer. Building 5G networks and smart cities will also need a lot of fiber and real estate agreement. From building the network to maintaining it, the amount of jobs are growing rapidly.


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Julian’s Answer

As wireless technology evolves, 5G spectrum and usage will make a significant impact in the world. As this is developed and rolled out it will make life simpler and more connected. The latency (lag or slowness) is almost nothing! It's super fast speeds will help in all areas of life.

It can improve and enhance self-driving cars, help first responders locate people in distress using towers throughout the city or neighborhoods, it can also help Dr.'s perform surgeries using robots from across the country when they can't fly to the patients location.

For entertainment, 5G technology downloads movies and music super fast. Also gaming gets even better. With no slowness or lag you'll be able to respond quicker giving you the edge against your competition.

The possibilities are almost endless as there is so much more to come!