Applied Analytics through Case Studies Using SAS and R: Implementing Predictive Models and Machine Learning Techniques

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Deepti GuptaApplied Analytics through Case Studies Using SAS and Rhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-3525-6_4

4. Telecommunication Case Study

Deepti Gupta¹ 

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Boston, Massachusetts, USA

 

The term telecommunication was first coined by Edouard Estaunie´ in 1904. ¹ It is a fusion of Greek word “tele” meaning “distant” and the Latin word “communicatio,” meaning “to share.” Telecommunications is also known as telecom, and it is the science and technology of communication or sharing thoughts and ideas over a long distance. Since its inception in form of optical telegraph, modern-day telecommunication has evolved significantly both in terms of technology as well as an industry. Modern-day’s telecommunication sector is a vast industry ...