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Optimizing Network Costs for NFV Solutions in Urban and Rural Indian Cellular Networks

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With the rapid growth of telecommunication infrastructure in India, there is a need for smarter, more innovative solutions to meet the demands of infrastructure expansion while keeping the costs optimized. Using Network Function Virtualization (NFV) promises a significant reduction in operation and setup costs. This paper aims to evaluate the economic impact of NFV implementation in urban and rural Indian contexts. The study conducts a thorough cost benefit analysis to assess the advantages of NFV adoption for Indian telecom operators, businesses and lawmakers. The research uses case studies to examine existing NFV implementations in India. In both the urban and rural contexts, the emphasis is on cost-saving, cost-effectiveness, services, quality of services, user satisfaction and coverage. Comparisons across all these scenarios are identified to understand the drivers and barriers to NFV adoption in India. Insight is offered into the impact of policies and the state of the existing technological infrastructure. The findings reveal that NFV can significantly optimized network costs and help improve service quality while providing a favorable return to investors within the calculated payback period. Additionally, best practices for effective NFV deployment are mentioned providing guidelines for telecom operators and businesses. This paper contributes to the general understanding of NFV as a potential tool to transform existing telecommunications infrastructure in India, emphasizing its impact via network efficiency and improvements in quality of service.

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  • Shaman Bhat, 2024. "Optimizing Network Costs for NFV Solutions in Urban and Rural Indian Cellular Networks," European Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, European Open Science, vol. 8(4), pages 32-37, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejece0:v:8:y:2024:i:4:id:19638
    DOI: 10.24018/ejece.2024.8.4.638
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    1. Shaman Bhat, 2025. "Low-Power 5G Protocols for Sustainable Communication in Rural and Remote Networks," European Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, European Open Science, vol. 9(1), pages 17-22, January.

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