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From 5G to 6G—Challenges, Technologies, and Applications

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  • Ahmed I. Salameh

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates)

  • Mohamed El Tarhuni

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates)

Abstract

As the deployment of 5G mobile radio networks gains momentum across the globe, the wireless research community is already planning the successor of 5G. In this paper, we highlight the shortcomings of 5G in meeting the needs of more data-intensive, low-latency, and ultra-high-reliability applications. We then discuss the salient characteristics of the 6G network following a hierarchical approach including the social, economic, and technological aspects. We also discuss some of the key technologies expected to support the move towards 6G. Finally, we quantify and summarize the research work related to beyond 5G and 6G networks through an extensive search of publications and research groups and present a possible timeline for 6G activities.

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  • Ahmed I. Salameh & Mohamed El Tarhuni, 2022. "From 5G to 6G—Challenges, Technologies, and Applications," Future Internet, MDPI, vol. 14(4), pages 1-35, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jftint:v:14:y:2022:i:4:p:117-:d:792529
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