Technology Drivers for 6G

All generations of mobile and networking solutions have been driven by technology innovations, stringent performance requirements and demanding user expectations. For example, multimedia applications and video streaming proved to be the killer applications for 4G/long-term evolution (LTE) mobile services, and IoT/M2M and ultra-reliable/low latency applications are the key drivers of 5G networks. Therefore, we need to study the potential impact of technologies for B5G and 6G connectivity in rural and remote areas, which is the focus of this chapter. Also, we should look into their relevance to reaching out to these communities.