Telecommunications Present Status?and Future1. Introduction 2. The Coming of the Information Age 3. The Promise of Advanced Technology 4. The Role of Government and Standards 5. The Impact of Market Forces and User Needs 6. The Emergence of New Products, Systems, and Services 7. The Evolution of Networks 8. The Critical Trends and Issues 9. Conclusions and Recommendations 10. Addendum-Telecommunications Trends Update 11. References