5G, 6G, and AI: The Geopolitics and Social Consequences of Global Connectivity

This book explores the relationship between telecommunications and the Internet, investigating how wireless mobile systems, from 4G to 5G and the emerging 6G, enable global access to digital services that define modern life.This work provides readers with a holistic understanding of the technical, political, and economic forces shaping global connectivity. 5G, 6G, and AI: The Geopolitics and Social Consequences of Global Connectivity delivers an in-depth analysis of the governance structures, public policies, and regulations governing advanced telecommunications across three major technological powerhouses: China, the European Union, and the United States.Readers will gain critical insights into 5G, 5G Advanced, and upcoming 6G technologies, understanding how radio spectrum allocation, semiconductor supply chains, and undersea cable networks form the backbone of global Internet access.The book examines the financial health and challenges facing the telecommunications industry, particul