The 7 Pitfalls Of Cellular AMI: Part 1

Cellular networks predominantly cater to consumer demands. There is an escalating reliance on devices, connectivity, and heightened expectations for bandwidth, services, and security. The network's architecture and usage are heavily influenced by these evolving consumer needs. Additionally, the spectrum allocation is overseen by the FCC. The majority of the radio frequencies are reserved for critical services like defense, navigation, astronomy and broadcasting. The limited availability of any spectrum necessitates providers to optimize their allocations to meet diverse service and security requirements, often incurring significant costs.

These dynamics fuel the progression of cellular networks and device interfaces. As this article will show, networks typically operate for 20-25 years. However, with the continuous advancements in applications, security protocols, analytical capabilities, and cost efficiencies in devices, the pace of network evolution is expected to accelerate.