5G/6G Networks for the Internet of Things: Communication Technologies and Challenges

Dear Colleagues,

A 5G network can achieve 10 times the data rate and connect 1000 times the number of devices as compared to its predecessors, i.e., 4G networks. Additionally, 6G will enhance the capabilities of 5G to a much higher level, allowing millions of smart devices and applications to seamlessly exchange data with low latency and high data rates. Moreover, with only a few milli- or microseconds of delay, 5G and 6G may bring killer applications such as autonomous vehicles, remote surgeries, drone delivery services, and virtual and augmented reality, among others. As 5G/6G technology becomes more prevalent, the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to gain more momentum. Furthermore, several 5G/6G testbeds have been built to facilitate research in the area of IoT networks enabled by 5G/6G.

This Topical Collection covers a broad range of topics related to 5G and 6G, including, but not limited to, the following:

1) Software-Defined Networking for 5G/6G-enabled Internet of Things;

2) Virtualization Techniques including Network Function Virtualization for 5G/6G-enabled networks for Internet of Things;

3) Machine Learning and Deep Learning Solutions for 5G/6G-enabled Internet of Things;

4) Cloud Computing Solutions for 5G/6G-enabled Internet of Things

5) Blockchain solutions for the Internet of Things networks enabled with 5G/6G;

6) Quantum communication and Quantum machine learning for the Internet of Things networks enabled with 5G/6G;

7) Innovative Applications including network security, smart cities, and e-healthcare applications for the Internet of Things networks enabled with 5G/6G;

8) Energy-Efficient Solutions for the Internet of Things networks enabled with 5G/6G;

9) Experimental Research on testbeds for Internet of Things networks enabled with 5G/6G;

10) Challenges and future research for 5G/6G and beyond 6G technologies.

Dr. Sachin Sharma
Collection Editor

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