Editing Introduction to Edge Computing (section)

===1.3.5 Telecommunications & 5G Networks ===
Telecommunications providers leverage edge computing to improve network performance, reduce latency, and optimize bandwidth usage. 5G networks particularly benefit from distributed processing at the edge.

====Private 5G Networks: ====
Enterprises are deploying private 5G networks to manage internal communications with high performance and low latency. Edge computing is central to these networks, allowing data processing and control to occur close to the source. This setup is ideal for industries requiring fast, secure, and reliable connectivity, such as automated factories, smart ports, or military bases

====IoT Connectivity: ====
The explosive growth of IoT devices has placed immense pressure on telecom infrastructure. Edge computing helps manage this by processing data from devices locally at the network edge, reducing the need to send everything to central servers. This not only decreases latency but also conserves bandwidth, enabling telecom operators to support billions of connected devices efficiently.