Recent Advances in Next-Generation 6G Wireless Networks
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2026 | Viewed by 237
Special Issue Editors
Interests: digital signal and image processing; data compression by various techniques for digital transmission or storage audio and video at reduced rates; wire/wireless multimedia communications and networks
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wireless communication technologies continue to develop to meet the growing demand for higher data rates, low latency, and global and reliable connectivity. Following the deployment of 5G networks, research is now moving toward sixth-generation (6G) wireless systems. Next-generation networks are expected to support new services and applications, such as large-scale Internet of Things (IoT), intelligent transportation, immersive communication, and advanced mobile services.
Recent research has explored various technologies to improve the performance and efficiency of future wireless networks. In addition, topics such as high-frequency communication, integrated sensing and communication, and energy-efficient network design have received increased interest.
This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in 6G wireless networks. We welcome contributions that present new methods, system designs, and practical studies related to next-generation wireless communication technologies.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Convergent architecture technologies for 6G wireless networks;
- 5G interworking integration and 6G;
- Global hybrid coverage in integrated NTN satellite communications.
- Spectrum management and high-frequency communications;
- Native artificial intelligence and machine learning for wireless networks;
- Integrating sensing and communication technologies;
- Energy-efficient wireless communication systems;
- Security and privacy in next-generation wireless networks;
- 3GPP study phases, standardization, initial trials and technical specifications;
- Applications of 6G immersive communication, massive IoT, Smart Cities and intelligent transportation.
Prof. Dr. Zoran S. Bojkovič
Dr. Vladan Pantović
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 6G
- wireless networks
- next-generation networks
- intelligent wireless systems
- integrated non-terrestrial network (NTN)
- network security
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- terahertz communications
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