Architecture determines what and how the network services are provided, as well as the overall system efficiency, scalability, etc. This article proposes high-level designs of the 6G architecture. Three key innovation motivations are analysed and the gaps of 5G network are identified according to the operator’s experience in real large-scale network deployment. Those observations help to generate the key “Design Principles” about the 6G architecture.
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Edge Learning for 6G-enabled Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey of Vulnerabilities, Datasets, and Defenses – Arxiv
Edge learning is a new and powerful approach to training models across distributed clients while protecting the privacy of their data.
This approach is expected to be embedded within future network infrastructures, including 6G, to solve challenging problems such as resource management and behaviour prediction. However, edge learning in general, and distributed deep learning, in particular, have been discovered to be susceptible to tampering and manipulation. This survey article provides a holistic review of the most recent research focused on edge learning vulnerabilities and defenses for 6G-enabled IoT.
A Survey on Explainable AI for 6G O-RAN: Architecture, Use Cases, Challenges and Research Directions – IEEE
Aided by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), novel solutions targeting traditionally unsolved RAN management issues can be devised. Nevertheless, the adoption of such smart and autonomous systems is limited by the current inability of human operators to understand the decision process of such AI/ML solutions, affecting their trust in such novel tools. eXplainable AI (XAI) aims at solving this issue, enabling human users to better understand and effectively manage the emerging generation of artificially intelligent schemes, reducing the human-to machine barrier.
From Around the Web
InterDigital’s Milind Kulkarni to Outline the 5G Journey to 6G Evolution at Mobile World Congress Las Vegas
Korea, US Put out Joint Statement on AI, 6G, Open LAN in Policy Forum – BusinessKorea
Navigating UK’s Telecommunication Landscape: Full Fibre & Beyond – VoIP Review
An Introduction to AI in 5G and 6G – EE Times
BT says no prizes yet for ‘gold standard’ RIC xApps – Fierce
Samsung to test 12.7GHz-13.25GHz band with an eye toward 6G – Light Reading
Bharat 6G Alliance inks pact with Next G Alliance to explore 6G wireless technology for telecom sector, supply chains – Livemint
Building the future: 6G and the companies making it happen – Manufacturing Today
Opportunities with dynamic device offloading as a 6G service – Ericsson
UK and Chinese Universities Team Up to Research Streaming Tech for 6G – ISP Review
Sep
2023
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From Mid Bands to THz, the Candidate 6G Spectrum Ranges in the US
6GWorld breaks down 21 frequency ranges from 1.3 GHz through 275 GHz and above and the challenges each poses. Play with the infographic here
Sep
2023
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A Key Issue – 6G Key Value Indicators Aren’t Here Yet
While there has been a great deal discussed about the societal, environmental and economic demands which 6G will need to meet in different countries, little tangible has yet been achieved in the run-up to standardisation next year. Can we sensibly frame technology standards without tying them to these outputs?
Sep
2023
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Ericsson Report: Mobile Internet Traffic Grows 33% From 2022
Ericsson also found that India recorded the biggest net additions of mobile subscriptions between Q2 2023 and Q2 2023
Aug
2023
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How The Internet Is Changing Banking in Brazil
Brazil launched its Open Banking system in 2021 and it took only one year to reach 5 million connected accounts. Here's what is happening in the country
Aug
2023
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6G and IoT Under the Spotlight as Concerns Over China Rise in the US
Different federal bodies are considering at least two initiatives addressing security for 6G and IoT in telecommunications
Aug
2023
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South Korea Finishes Preliminary Studies, Plans ‘Pre-6G’ Demo for 2026
South Korea has announced it will start developing commercial 6G technology in 2024. It aims to secure 30% of standard 6G patents
Aug
2023
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Guest Post: What Does the GSMA’s Open Network API Initiative Mean for Mobile Games?
The mobile gaming experience is, and will continue to be, a significant force both for the telecoms providers and the gaming industry. What can the GSMA's Open Gateway Initiative bring to the table, and what more needs to be done?
Aug
2023
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ATIS Next G Alliance Aims At Trustworthy Future Networks
The USA’s Next G Alliance released a report by its Societal and Economic Needs [SEN] working group last week titled “Beyond Speed: Promoting Social and Economic Opportunities through 6G and Beyond”. Especially when it comes to the vexed issue of trust, the report takes a deep dive into concrete solutions and actions.
Aug
2023
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Africa is Diverse: Digitalisation Differs Across the Continent
Expert Jane Munga discusses how digitalisation has been taking shape in different African countries
Aug
2023
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From Spam to Identify Theft: Adversarial Attacks And AI
The massive rise of artificial intelligence (AI), especially after ChatGPT was released, brought along concerns about the latest security breach, one that even machines might not notice: adversarial attacks.
Guest Post: A Sustainable Roadmap to 6G
Guest Post: A Sustainable Roadmap to 6G
Many governments have prioritised sustainability as a key component of 6G. How do we get there? Analog Devices' CVP Andy Mclean shares some thoughts on how efficiency, procurement, commercials and semiconductors can combine for greener networks.
FCC Approves Rules to Streamline Satellite Applications in the US
FCC Approves Rules to Streamline Satellite Applications in the US
The new FCC directives establish specific timeframes for placing space and earth stations on public notice, among other changes
Ericsson to Research 6G Radio Microelectronics in Germany
Ericsson to Research 6G Radio Microelectronics in Germany
The Ericsson project aims to drive 6G semiconductor technology advancements and will receive funding from the European Commission
Instilling Values: Oversight & Error
Instilling Values: Oversight & Error
"What gets measured gets managed," they say. While many visions of 6G have strong societal and ethical components to them, is anyone doing any measuring - and are they the right people? 6GWorld explored in conversation with Paul Timmers and Georg Serentschy.
UK Awards Over £6.6 Million in Research Leading to 6G
UK Awards Over £6.6 Million in Research Leading to 6G
Research projects that will benefit 6G will be carried out by companies like BT, Keysight, Viavi, the University of York, and others
Test and Measurement Sector Already in 6G ‘Commercial Mode’
Test and Measurement Sector Already in 6G ‘Commercial Mode’
Anritsu, Keysight, and Rhode & Schwarz will showcase new 6G products and demos next week; see the details here
India and the US to Collaborate on 6G and Open RAN
India and the US to Collaborate on 6G and Open RAN
Both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on Open RAN field trials and rollouts and 6G research
Guest Post: Decentralised 6G & The End of Roaming
Guest Post: Decentralised 6G & The End of Roaming
Guest contributor Heikki Almay outlines some of the implications of pursuing a decentralised approach to 6G. While it may upset many existing business approaches, is it the only sane way forwards?
IoT: Scientists Develop Framework for Wireless Power Transfer System
IoT: Scientists Develop Framework for Wireless Power Transfer System
Researchers improved the energy efficiency of IoT Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer-aided nonorthogonal multiple access systems
French RIS Module Passes Test in a Win for 6G Research
French RIS Module Passes Test in a Win for 6G Research
Rohde & Schwarz was able to verify that the device enhanced wireless communications capabilities, particularly in 5G FR2 implementations