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Evolving invisible 5G small-cells to 6G smart radio environments
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During the "Invisible 5G" project, it was possible to address the challenges of 5G network densification, with a particular focus on site-specific requirements in urban areas. Altice Labs has been pursuing 5G densification efforts and is laying the groundwork for 6G smart radio environments.
The project introduced a novel concept of "invisible" 5G small cells that are designed to seamlessly integrate with existing urban infrastructure, such as lampposts and utility poles, rather than being traditionally placed on building rooftops. These small cells consist of two key modules: the Radio Unit (RU) and the antenna. One of the project's innovations involved the incorporation of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) to address issues like power consumption and interference. This makes the small cells highly versatile, and capable of advanced electronic beam steering (T-RIS – Transmit-RIS) to serve micro and macro-coverage areas. This unique hybrid solution, combined with urban integration, represents a significant paradigm shift in mobile communications. Moreover, this innovative approach not only enhances urban landscapes but also offers the potential for short-term adoption in a vast market. This can lead to increased exports in the mobile broadband sector, positioning Portugal as a product supplier alongside its service offerings. The project's evolution from 5G small cells to 6G smart radio environments, powered by RIS, holds great promise for meeting the increasing demands of mobile network deployments.
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Invisible 5G 6G Smart radio environments Small cells Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces T-RIS R-RIS Urban furniture
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Caldeirinha, R., Reis, J., Oliveira, T., Bispo, R., Madaíl, S., Salgado, J. Evolving invisible 5G small-cells to 6G smart radio Environments In Firmeza, J.P., Almeida, A.M., Carvalho, P. (2023). "InnovAtion - Altice Labs Journal”. pp. 22-35. Altice labs. DOI: 10.57650/INNOVACTION/2023.02
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Altice labs