A Survey on Future Generation Wireless Communications-6G: Requirements, Technologies, Challenges and Applications

Abstract

Within the last few decades, wireless connectivity has experienced an exponential growth. With far more features than 4G communications, next-generation (5G) will soon be available worldwide. In the year 2027 to 2030, the sixth- generation (6G) wireless system, fully supported by artificial intelligence, will become the dominant paradigm for wireless communication. Beyond 5G, the main factors to consider are higher system capacity, greater data rates, reduced latency, enhanced security, and improved quality of service (QoS) compared to current 5G systems. In this paper, we describe the strategy for future 6G wireless networks, emerging technologies and the architecture within which they will operate. This paper focuses on key performance indicators, applications, new services, and key technologies that could enable 6G networks. By presenting a new perspective on future research directions, this article will make a significant contribution to future research directions.