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Sixth-generation (6G) networks are evolving towards new features and order-of-magnitude enhancement of systematic performance metrics compared to the current 5G. In particular, the 6G networks are expected to achieve extreme connectivity…

Since the introduction of 5G Release 18, non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) based positioning has garnered significant interest due to its numerous applications, including emergency services, lawful intercept, and charging and tariff services.…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-11-28 Harish K. Dureppagari , Chiranjib Saha , Harpreet S. Dhillon , R. Michael Buehrer

Due to an ever-expansive network deployment, numerous questions are being raised regarding the energy consumption of the mobile network. Recently, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) have proven to be a useful, and complementary solution to…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-05-24 Henri Alam , Antonio de Domenico , Florian Kaltenberger , David López-Pérez

The satellite component is recognized as a promising solution to complement and extend the coverage of future Internet of things (IoT) terrestrial networks (TNs). In this context, a study item to integrate satellites into narrowband IoT…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-09-30 Houcine Chougrani , Steven Kisseleff , Wallace A. Martins , Symeon Chatzinotas

Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), which integrate space and aerial networks with terrestrial systems, are a key area in the emerging sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks. As part of 6G, NTNs must provide pervasive connectivity to a wide…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-01-24 Sheikh Salman Hassan , Do Hyeon Kim , Yan Kyaw Tun , Nguyen H. Tran , Walid Saad , Choong Seon Hong

This paper investigates the transformative potential of digital twin (DT) technology for non-terrestrial networks (NTNs). NTNs, comprising airborne and space-borne elements, face unique challenges in network control, management, and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-11-20 Hayder Al-Hraishawi , Madyan Alsenwi , Junaid ur Rehman , Eva Lagunas , Symeon Chatzinotas

The current development of 5G networks represents a breakthrough in the design of communication networks, for its ability to provide a single platform enabling a variety of different services, from enhanced mobile broadband communications,…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2019-05-17 Emilio Calvanese Strinati , Sergio Barbarossa , José Luis Gonzalez-Jimenez , Dimitri Kténas , Nicolas Cassiau , Cédric Dehos

As the world enters the journey toward the 6th generation (6G) of wireless technology, the promises of ultra-high data rates, unprecedented low latency, and a massive surge in connected devices require crucial exploration of network energy…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-10-01 Tommy Azzino , Aria HasanzadeZonuzy , Jianghong Luo , Navid Abedini , Tao Luo

Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) have become appealing resolutions for seamless coverage in the next-generation wireless transmission, where a large number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices diversely distributed can be efficiently served.…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-11-28 Chenhao Qi , Jing Wang , Leyi Lyu , Lei Tan , Jinming Zhang , Geoffrey Ye Li

Reliable data connectivity is vital for the ever increasingly intelligent, automated and ubiquitous digital world. Mobile networks are the data highways and, in a fully connected, intelligent digital world, will need to connect everything,…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2020-02-05 Marco Giordani , Michele Polese , Marco Mezzavilla , Sundeep Rangan , Michele Zorzi

5G technology will drastically change the way satellite internet providers deliver services by offering higher data speeds, massive network capacity, reduced latency, improved reliability and increased availability. A standardised 5G…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-11-03 Pol Henarejos , Xavier Artiga , Miguel A. Vázquez , Màrius Caus , Musbah Shaat , Joan Bas , Lluís Blanco , Ana I. Pérez-Neira

The emerging Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) can aid to provide 5G and beyond services everywhere and anytime. However, the vast emergence of NTN systems will introduce an unseen interference to both the existing satellite systems and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-07-21 Henrik Martikainen , Mikko Majamaa , Jani Puttonen

With the emergence of communication services with stringent requirements such as autonomous driving or on-flight Internet, the sixth-generation (6G) wireless network is envisaged to become an enabling technology for future transportation…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-02-20 Ruiqi Liu , Meng Hua , Ke Guan , Xiping Wang , Leyi Zhang , Tianqi Mao , Di Zhang , Qingqing Wu , Abbas Jamalipour

The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) era, where billions of devices and sensors are becoming more and more connected and ubiquitous, is putting a strain on traditional terrestrial networks, that may no longer be able to fulfill…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-12-03 Dengke Wang , Alessandro Traspadini , Marco Giordani , Mohamed-Slim Alouini , Michele Zorzi

Quantum technologies are increasingly recognized as groundbreaking advancements set to redefine the landscape of computing, communications, and sensing by leveraging quantum phenomena, like entanglement and teleportation. Quantum…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-01-02 Hayder Al-Hraishawi , Junaid ur Rehman , Mohsen Razavi , Symeon Chatzinotas

In this paper, we present the vision of our project 6G for Connected Sky (6G-SKY) to integrate terrestrial networks (TNs) and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) and outline the current research activities in 6G research projects in comparison…

This paper studies the potential of RIS-integrated NTNs to revolutionize the next-generation connectivity. First, it discusses the fundamentals of RIS technology. Secondly, it delves into reporting the recent advances in RIS-enabled NTNs.…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-10-26 Wali Ullah Khan , Asad Mahmood , Chandan Kumar Sheemar , Eva Lagunas , Symeon Chatzinotas , Björn Ottersten

Sixth-generation (6G) communication systems are expected to support direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity, enabling standard user equipment (UE) to seamlessly transition to non-terrestrial network (NTN), particularly satellite communication…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-31 Muhammad Asad Ullah , Davi Brilhante , Luís Eduardo Partichelli Potrich , José Suárez-Varela , Paul Almasan , Charles Cleary , Vadim Kramar

5G cellular networks are now a reality and promise to improve key performance indicators (KPIs), such as Gbps data rates and latencies in the order of milliseconds. While some of these KPIs are achievable in urban scenarios, rural areas…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-08-05 Alejandro Ramírez-Arroyo , Melisa López , Ignacio Rodríguez , Sebastian Bro Damsgaard , Preben Mogensen

The ongoing deployment of 5G cellular systems is continuously exposing the inherent limitations of this system, compared to its original premise as an enabler for Internet of Everything applications. These 5G drawbacks are currently…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2019-07-23 Walid Saad , Mehdi Bennis , Mingzhe Chen