5G Frequency Standardization, Technologies, Channel Models, and Network Deployment: Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions

Yusuf Olayinka Imam-Fulani, Nasir Faruk, Olugbenga A. Sowande, Abubakar Abdulkarim, Emmanuel Alozie, Aliyu D. Usman, Kayode S. Adewole, Abdulkarim A. Oloyede, Haruna Chiroma, Salisu Garba, Agbotiname Lucky Imoize (), Bashir Abdullahi Baba, Abdulwaheed Musa, Yinusa A. Adediran and Lawan S. Taura
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Yusuf Olayinka Imam-Fulani: Department of Telecommunication Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, Nigeria
Nasir Faruk: Department of Information Technology, Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Kano 700271, Nigeria
Olugbenga A. Sowande: Department of Telecommunication Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, Nigeria
Abubakar Abdulkarim: Department of Electrical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 810107, Nigeria
Emmanuel Alozie: Department of Telecommunication Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, Nigeria
Aliyu D. Usman: Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 810107, Nigeria
Kayode S. Adewole: Department of Computer Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, Nigeria
Abdulkarim A. Oloyede: Department of Telecommunication Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, Nigeria
Haruna Chiroma: College of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafar Al Batin 39483, Saudi Arabia
Salisu Garba: Department of Computer Science, Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Kano 700271, Nigeria
Agbotiname Lucky Imoize: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos 100213, Nigeria
Bashir Abdullahi Baba: Department of Cyber Security, Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Kano 700271, Nigeria
Abdulwaheed Musa: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Kwara State University, Malete 241103, Nigeria
Yinusa A. Adediran: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, Nigeria
Lawan S. Taura: Department of Physics, Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Kano 700271, Nigeria

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 6, 1-71

Abstract: The rapid increase in data traffic caused by the proliferation of smart devices has spurred the demand for extremely large-capacity wireless networks. Thus, faster data transmission rates and greater spectral efficiency have become critical requirements in modern-day networks. The ubiquitous 5G is an end-to-end network capable of accommodating billions of linked devices and offering high-performance broadcast services due to its several enabling technologies. However, the existing review works on 5G wireless systems examined only a subset of these enabling technologies by providing a limited coverage of the system model, performance analysis, technology advancements, and critical design issues, thus requiring further research directions. In order to fill this gap and fully grasp the potential of 5G, this study comprehensively examines various aspects of 5G technology. Specifically, a systematic and all-encompassing evaluation of the candidate 5G enabling technologies was conducted. The evolution of 5G, the progression of wireless mobile networks, potential use cases, channel models, applications, frequency standardization, key research issues, and prospects are discussed extensively. Key findings from the elaborate review reveal that these enabling technologies are critical to developing robust, flexible, dependable, and scalable 5G and future wireless communication systems. Overall, this review is useful as a resource for wireless communication researchers and specialists.

Keywords: 5G wireless communication; 5G vision; 5G requirements; 5G enabling technologies; 5G challenges; 5G applications; 5G use cases; 5G frequencies; 5G deployment; 5G channel models (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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