Summary:
With today's enormous bandwidth requirements, almost real-time mobility, communication is no longer able to be serviced by existing technologies. There is a flood in the market of smart devices and other networked devices where this creates greater demands on the network. Needs like high-definition video, online gaming and a plethora of other services that even on the go should be served. The most important component is the quality and experience of the service to the user, it should be excellent even in crowded places and in rush hour. As we understand the transition from today's networks to fifth generation networks is therefore imperative. Research teams from various global and European organizations, universities and telecommunications companies have undertaken this difficult task to achieve the requirements and goals of 5G networks.
This thesis deals with the goals set for the development of 5G networks, the measures taken to achieve these goals at both European and global level. The development motivations, challenges and requirements for the development of 5G are highlighted systems. Much of the work is also devoted to the technologies and architectures of the 5G networks, its applications, its impact on the economy, society and human health. Finally, the most recent research programs in Europe and Greece are presented.
Keywords:
Goals, Needs, Quality of Service, 5th Generation Network Systems, Action Plan, Motivations, Requirements, Challenges, Spectrum, Impacts, Technologies, Architecture, Research Projects, mmWave, beam forming, small cells, NFV, SDN, Network Sclicing, C-RAN, Fronthaul, Backhaul.
