O-RAN and 6G: The Future of Wireless Innovation?

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Autores principales: Gopal, Sneihil, Kord, Aziz, Rouil, Richard A.
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Publicado: 2024
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author Gopal, Sneihil
Kord, Aziz
Rouil, Richard A.
author_facet Gopal, Sneihil
Kord, Aziz
Rouil, Richard A.
contents The emergence of 6G technology represents a significant advancement in wireless communications, providing unprecedented speed, extremely low latency, and pioneering applications. In light of this development, an important question arises: Can the Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN), with its emphasis on openness, flexibility, RAN slicing, RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), and cost-effectiveness, fulfill the complex requirements of 6G? This paper delves into the potential synergy between O-RAN and 6G, illustrating how O-RAN can facilitate customization, reduce expenses, and stimulate innovation in next-generation networks. We also tackle the challenges associated with 6G, such as the need for exceptional performance, integration with non-terrestrial networks, and heightened security. By examining the interaction between O-RAN and 6G, we underscore their joint role in shaping the future of wireless communication. Lastly, we demonstrate the potential of O-RAN through a unique, learning-based spectrum-sharing solution that aligns with the objectives of 6G for efficient spectrum usage.
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spellingShingle O-RAN and 6G: The Future of Wireless Innovation?
Gopal, Sneihil
Kord, Aziz
Rouil, Richard A.
Networking and Internet Architecture
Emerging Technologies
The emergence of 6G technology represents a significant advancement in wireless communications, providing unprecedented speed, extremely low latency, and pioneering applications. In light of this development, an important question arises: Can the Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN), with its emphasis on openness, flexibility, RAN slicing, RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), and cost-effectiveness, fulfill the complex requirements of 6G? This paper delves into the potential synergy between O-RAN and 6G, illustrating how O-RAN can facilitate customization, reduce expenses, and stimulate innovation in next-generation networks. We also tackle the challenges associated with 6G, such as the need for exceptional performance, integration with non-terrestrial networks, and heightened security. By examining the interaction between O-RAN and 6G, we underscore their joint role in shaping the future of wireless communication. Lastly, we demonstrate the potential of O-RAN through a unique, learning-based spectrum-sharing solution that aligns with the objectives of 6G for efficient spectrum usage.
title O-RAN and 6G: The Future of Wireless Innovation?
topic Networking and Internet Architecture
Emerging Technologies
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.09959