###### Abstract  
Advances in telecommunications and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping modern educational spaces. Drawing upon diverse resources, this systematic literature review examines how these new advances including 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), and AI-based analytics can transform conventional classrooms into adaptive, secure, and highly interactive environments. Real-time data collection and personalized feedback systems are found to significantly enhance engagement and accessibility for diverse learner populations. Furthermore, emerging security architectures, such as zero-trust frameworks and AI-driven intrusion detection, mitigate cyber threats and strengthen data confidentiality. Nevertheless, it is found that broader adoption is limited due to practical hurdles, which include budget allocation, professional development, and regulatory compliance. In response, strategic recommendations are provided to guide the planning and implementation of intelligent telecommunications in different educational contexts while noting the need for responsible data governance and equitable access. By illustrating how AI-assisted connectivity can enhance personalized instruction while safeguarding learner privacy, this study offers a forward-looking perspective on modern pedagogical approaches which can balance technological innovation with ethical considerations. telecommunications; artificial intelligence; 5G; Internet of Things; education; smart classrooms +
Footnote †: journal: _Journal of the American Statistical Association_  
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modules; and (c) Technology/STEM education, utilizing immersive virtual laboratories, remote robotics, and AR/VR-based technical skill training. Each category has distinct pedagogical objectives, technological requirements, and specific implementation considerations, as shown in Table 1.  
Much of the initial interest in such \"intelligent\" or \"smart\" classrooms centered on technology's potential to streamline administrative tasks, digitize textbooks, and offer remote access [9]. However, developments in 5G architectures and standardization of its technical specifications, edge computing, and machine learning algorithms now allow for real-time adaptive instruction and advanced analytics which transcend earlier, more static models of e-learning [10; 11; 12]. Today, AI-driven telecommunications increasingly power classroom activities and teachers, as diverse as VR-based cultural excursions, AI-enhanced language tutorials, and secure digital assessments [13; 14]. Despite these gains, substantial gaps persist. Educational institutions face resource disparities, cybersecurity threats, and ethical concerns on data privacy [15; 16]. For instance, despite the fact that they employ security awareness policies, attackers often target school databases or IoT endpoints storing large volumes of sensitive student information [17], while unregulated AI-driven surveillance can encroach on personal privacy [18; 19]. At the same time, policymakers seek balanced approaches to harness new connectivity and data-rich analytics, focusing in parallel on inclusion, a mode which safeguards personal data and ensures cost-effective scalability [15; 20; 21]. Hence, the increasing complexity of 5G classrooms enabled by AI requires an integrative perspective, one that acknowledges both the pedagogical benefits and the technical, ethical, and logistical challenges. Multilayered architectures which incorporate cloud computing, edge intelligence, and hybrid networks can support microlevel personalization without compromising overall network performance [12; 22]. Meanwhile, frameworks such as zero-trust security models, role-based access control (RBAC), and blockchain-based data provenance have emerged to improve cybersecurity and safeguard learners' privacy in these technologically sophisticated environments [18; 23; 24].