Modern 5G/6G Wireless Networks for Smart Cities
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
Interests: collaborative distributed learning paradigms in future wireless networks; deep learning/machine learning-enabled data transmissions; 5G-advanced/6G network architecture; fog/cloud computing-based wireless networks; integration of communication and sensing; performance analysis and software simulation evaluations of 5G-NR systems; advanced network control and resource management in future wireless networks
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Interests: semantic communication; wireless communication; stochastic geometry and its application in wireless networks
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of wireless communication technologies, particularly 5G and the emerging 6G, is transforming the infrastructure and services of smart cities. This Special Issue focuses on the integration of modern wireless networks into urban environments, aiming to support advanced applications such as autonomous transportation, smart energy systems, e-health, intelligent surveillance, and immersive technologies.
We seek original research articles, reviews, and technical developments that address challenges and solutions related to the deployment and optimization of 5G/6G in smart city ecosystems. Key topics include scalable network architectures, ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC), massive machine-type communication (mMTC), edge computing, and AI-enabled network management. Emphasis is also placed on energy efficiency, cybersecurity, and spectrum utilization in dense urban scenarios.
Additionally, contributions exploring the role of digital twins, AR/VR applications, integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), and Internet of Things (IoT) frameworks within next-generation networks are highly encouraged. The aim is to highlight innovative methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and case studies that demonstrate the real-world impact of 5G/6G on smart city development.
This Special Issue provides a platform for researchers, engineers, and urban planners to share insights and collaborate toward building resilient, intelligent, and connected urban infrastructures supported by future wireless technologies.
Dr. Zhongyuan Zhao
Dr. Xiaoshi Song
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart cities
- 5G/6G networks
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- digital twins
- AR/VR
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