Assignment title: Information
Assignment Task
The proliferation of wireless and mobile technologies during the past decade has paved the way for
several innovative services and applications. The technology has evolved from voice-only GSM to highspeed mobile broadband technologies that exist today (i.e, LTE, 5G). This has enabled several
multimedia-rich applications.
In this context, you are expected to write a Journal -style article on the evolution of mobile and wireless
communication technologies, applications enabled by these technologies, current deployment status
and open challenges that exist. Your article should address the following aspects:
1. Critically discuss the technological evolution of mobile and wireless networks from first generation
GSM to currently existing 5G technology. Use relevant references and illustrations to support your
answer. (25%)
2. Describe the innovative services enabled by the all-IP-based LTE and 5G technologies in comparison
to services enabled by 3G mobile networks. (25%)
3. Critically evaluate the current deployment status of LTE and 5G technologies across the globe.
Particularly highlight any deployment challenges. (25%)
4. Discuss any open challenges that exist with LTE and 5G technologies in terms of Quality of Service,
performance for multimedia streaming applications etc. (15%)
5. Structure, presentation language and referencing. (10%)
Additional Note:
Maximum word count: 3000 words, the appendices if relevant; and a reference list in Harvard format.
The word count excludes the title page, executive summary, reference list and appendices. Where
assessment questions have been reprinted from the assessment brief these will also be excluded from
the word count. ALL other printed words will include in the word count. Printed words include those
contained within charts and tables.