The anticipated launch of the Sixth Generation (6G) of mobile technology by 2030 will mark
a significant milestone in the evolution of wireless communication, ushering in a new era …

In this survey paper, we first provide insights on the evolution of radio access networks
(RANs) through investigating the existing paradigms and future trends towards 6G. We then …

For the energy-efficient deployment of cell-free massive MIMO functionality in a practical
wireless network, the end-to-end (from radio site to the cloud) energy-aware operation is …

To manage a growing number of users and an ever-increasing demand for bandwidth,
future 5th Generation (5G) cellular networks will combine different radio access technologies …

Currently, 5G and the forthcoming 6G mobile communication systems are the most
promising cellular generations expected to beat the growing hunger for bandwidth and …

The fifth-generation mobile evolution introduces Next-Generation Radio Access Networks
(NG-RAN), splitting the RAN protocol stack into the eight disaggregated options combined …

Rapid advancements in the development of smart terminals and infrastructure, coupled with
a wide range of applications with complex requirements, are creating traffic demands that …

Network slicing is a promising technology for realizing the vision of supporting a wide range
of services with diverse and heterogeneous service requirements. With network slicing, the …

Radio Access Network (RAN) virtualization stands as a pivotal concept in the realm of 5G
networks and beyond. It emerges as a viable solution not only to address energy cost …

Mobile operators face the challenge of deploying a flexible network to handle the
requirements of emerging use cases. A new Radio Access Network (RAN) for 5G was …