The Wireless Connectivity research area (SRA1) of the 6G Flagship, led by Professor Markku Juntti, is advancing three core themes: advanced networking technologies for secure edge intelligence, wireless broadband access utilizing low-resolution Massive MIMO and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, and massive wireless automation focusing on energy-neutral IoT and critical machine-type communications. A central focus of the current program phase is resilience, defined by the principles of predicting, pre-empting, protecting, and progressing against disruptions like cyber-attacks and natural disasters. This concept is detailed in the 15th 6G White Paper, which outlines how integrating terrestrial, aerial, and satellite layers can create adaptive, three-dimensional networks capable of sustaining operations during unexpected failures. As the current program approaches its conclusion in mid-2026, these findings are shaping the planning for the next phase of 6G research to ensure long-term sustainability and societal reliability.
Source: https://www.6gflagship.com/news/building-the-foundations-of-resilient-6g-connectivity/
Keywords: resilient connectivity, energy-neutral IoT, secure edge intelligence, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, distributed learning