Six Key Features of Machine Type Communication in 6G

TLDR

5G rollout has prompted speculation about 6G, which is envisioned as a data‑driven society with near‑instant, unlimited wireless connectivity, and machine‑type communication—both mission‑critical and massive—will be a key pillar of 6G. The paper outlines an overarching vision for machine‑type communication in 6G networks. The authors discuss relevant performance indicators and present key enablers for machine‑type communication in 6G.

Abstract

While 5G is being rolled out in different parts of the globe, several research groups around the world have already started posing the question: What will the sixth generation (6G) be? The 6G vision is a data-driven society, enabled by near instant unlimited wireless connectivity. Driven by the impetus to provide vertical-specific wireless network solutions, machine type communication encompassing both its mission critical and massive connectivity aspects is foreseen to be an important cornerstone of 6G development. An over-arching vision for machine type communication in 6G networks is presented in paper. In this regard, some relevant performance indicators are first discussed, followed by a presentation of key enablers.