Edge Computing in Telecom: Enhancing Network Efficiency and Latency

Author(s)	Mr. Vigneshbabu Jeyaseelan
Country	United States
Abstract	The increasing deployment of pervasive connectivity, high-throughput applications, and ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) is driving a revolution in the future of telecommunications. To keep up with the growing need for both performance and scalability, edge computing has been introduced as a disruptive architectural shift, distributing computational and storage resources by moving processing capabilities towards the source of data. In the telecom infrastructure, edge computing is essential to satisfy the demanding performance standards of fifth-generation (5G) networks, massive IoT communities, and real-time data processing. This paper analyzes the architectural constructs, operational benefits, and strategic mandates for edge computing in telecommunications. It also positions current deployment models, standardization architectures, and cloud-native integrations that are instrumental in operationalizing edge intelligence at scale. This article examines economic considerations, security guidelines, AI incorporation, and the transition of the edge within 6G networks
Keywords	Edge Computing, MEC, 5G, Distributed Systems, Communication Systems, NFV, SDN, Latency Optimization.
Field	Computer > Network / Security
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-29
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.75751

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