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In this paper, we propose the concept of AIO-RAN-NTN, a unified all-in-one Radio Access Network (RAN) for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), built on an open architecture that leverages open interfaces and artificial intelligence (AI)-based…

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This paper investigates the synergy between 6G and AI. It argues that they can unlock future horizons, by discussing how they can address future challenges in healthcare, transportation, virtual reality, education, resource management,…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-03-22 Elias Yaacoub

As the standardization of 5G is being solidified, researchers are speculating what 6G will be. Integrating sensing functionality is emerging as a key feature of the 6G Radio Access Network (RAN), allowing to exploit the dense cell…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-08-17 Fan Liu , Yuanhao Cui , Christos Masouros , Jie Xu , Tony Xiao Han , Yonina C. Eldar , Stefano Buzzi

In mobile networks, Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) provides a framework for implementing network slicing that interacts with the resources at the lower layers. Both monitoring and Radio Access Network (RAN) control is feasible for both 4G…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-01-15 Andreas Casparsen , Beatriz Soret , Jimmy Jessen Nielsen , Petar Popovski

Sixth-generation (6G) networks pose substantial security risks because confidential information is transmitted over wireless channels with a broadcast nature, and various attack vectors emerge. Physical layer security (PLS) exploits the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-11-15 Waqas Khalid , M. Atif Ur Rehman , Trinh Van Chien , Zeeshan Kaleem , Howon Lee , Heejung Yu

In future wireless systems of beyond 5G and 6G, addressing diverse applications with varying quality requirements is essential. Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architectures offer the potential for dynamic resource adaptation based on…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-10-07 Huan X. Nguyen , Kexuan Sun , Duc To , Quoc-Tuan Vien , Tuan Anh Le

The upcoming sixth generation (6G) communications systems are expected to support an unprecedented variety of applications, pervading every aspect of human life. It is clearly not possible to fulfill the service requirements without…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-02-09 Ahmet Yazar , Seda Doğan-Tusha , Hüseyin Arslan

Researchers are now focusing on 6G as a new network technology that will bring significant gains over the previous generations while many sectors are still implementing the 5G network in their business processes and operations. Meanwhile,…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2023-10-02 Chinazunwa Uwaoma

Forthcoming 6G networks have two predominant features of wide coverage and sufficient computation capability. To support the promising applications, Integrated Sensing, Communication, and Computation (ISCC) has been considered as a vital…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-07-17 Bin Li , Wancheng Xie , Zesong Fei

The Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) is an emerging idea -- transforming the traditional Radio Access Networks (RAN) that are monolithic and inflexible into more flexible and innovative. By leveraging open standard interfaces, data…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-04-28 L. Malakalapalli , V. Gudepu , B. Chirumamilla , S. J. Yadhunandan , K. Kondepu

Open Radio Access Networks (RAN) aim to bring a paradigm shift to telecommunications industry, by enabling an open, intelligent, virtualized, and multi-vendor interoperable RAN ecosystem. At the center of this movement, O-RAN ALLIANCE…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-10-08 Thanh-Tam Nguyen , Mao V. Ngo , Binbin Chen , Mitsuhiro Kuchitsu , Serena Wai , Seitaro Kawai , Kenya Suzuki , Eng Wei Koo , Tony Quek

Smart railways integrate advanced information technologies into railway operating systems to improve efficiency and reliability. Although the development of 5G has enhanced railway services, future smart railways require ultra-high speeds,…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-05-20 Bo Ai , Yunlong Lu , Yuguang Fang , Dusit Niyato , Ruisi He , Wei Chen , Jiayi Zhang , Guoyu Ma , Yong Niu , Zhangdui Zhong

Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) is a new paradigm to provide fundamental features for supporting next-generation mobile networks. Disaggregation, virtualisation, closed-loop data-driven control, and open interfaces bring flexibility…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-05-12 Hamed Alimohammadi , Sotiris Chatzimiltis , Samara Mayhoub , Mohammad Shojafar , Seyed Ahmad Soleymani , Ayhan Akbas , Chuan Heng Foh

The deployment of AI agents within legacy Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure poses significant safety and reliability challenges for future 6G networks. This paper presents a novel Edge AI framework for autonomous network…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-08-28 Abdelaziz Salama , Zeinab Nezami , Mohammed M. H. Qazzaz , Maryam Hafeez , Syed Ali Raza Zaidi

This paper presents the Open Radio Access Net-work (O-RAN) testbed for secure radio access. We discuss radio-originating attack detection and mitigation methods based on anomaly detection and how they can be implemented as specialized…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-03-14 Hanna Bogucka , Marcin Hoffmann , Paweł Kryszkiewicz , Łukasz Kułacz

The O-RAN ALLIANCE is defining architectures, interfaces, operations, and security requirements for cellular networks based on Open Radio Access Network (RAN) principles. In this context, O-RAN introduced the RAN Intelligent Controllers…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-10-21 Pietro Brach del Prever , Salvatore D'Oro , Leonardo Bonati , Michele Polese , Maria Tsampazi , Heiko Lehmann , Tommaso Melodia

The future 6G of wireless communication networks will have to meet multiple requirements in increasingly demanding levels, either individually or in combinations in small groups. This trend has spurred recent research activities on…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-06-22 George C. Alexandropoulos , Geoffroy Lerosey , Merouane Debbah , Mathias Fink

The disruptive reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) technology is steadily gaining relevance as a key element in future 6G networks. However, a one-size-fits-all RIS hardware design is yet to be defined due to many practical…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-03-17 Fabio Maresca , Antonio Albanese , Placido Mursia , Vincenzo Sciancalepore , Xavier Costa-Pérez

Sixth-generation mobile networks (6G) are approaching a structural inflection point. Five generations of vendor-led architectures have left operators procuring and operating networks they do not own, on platforms they cannot modify, with AI…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-05-19 David Soldani

Mobile Networks today comprise of multiple Radio Access Technologies (RATs), e.g., 4G LTE, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and the upcoming 5G-New Radio (5G-NR). The access networks of these RATs are controlled by RAT-specific entities,…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2020-02-18 Pradnya Kiri Taksande , Pranav Jha , Abhay Karandikar , Prasanna Chaporkar