Abstract:
A number of wireless and wireline telecommunication
technologies have been developed over the last two
decades. Assessing these telecommunication technologies
in the context of their areas of application means that
more successful deployments of infrastructure and
services are possible. This paper outlines a systematic
and rigorous methodology for selecting the most
appropriate technology for a particular
telecommunications application. The assessment model
developed in this paper attempts to strike a balance
between technical, economic, environmental, social and
political factors that are all significant in the design of a
telecommunications system. Using a statistical model, the
target application and context are assessed and then the
model presents the best matching technology solutions
for the given application. This methodology is of
economic and social worth, allowing faster and more
cost effective deployments that meet the specific needs of
a market.
