5G Network Roll-Out and its Impact on the Current Existing 3G and 4G Based Systems – A Case Study of Zambia

This research paper investigates the deployment
of 5G and the impacts it willbring about on the existing 3G
and 4G Networks in Zambia. It further explores if internet
service providers are managing to cope with sudden high
demand and if it is driving them to hasten their
deployment plan. The Research will implement Qualitative
analysis methodology which will involve the identification
and assessment of related case studies, which will include
reports from Internet Service Providers, Network
Operators, Regulators and other stakeholders, it will also
include journals and research papers which were writtenby
independent individuals and research organizations. The
expected outcomes of this research will include a
comprehensive understanding on the deployment of 5G
and its effect on previous generation networks, an
assessment of the challenges and opportunities for network
operators. This research will present the results and
provide the immediate proposed solutions.