SIGCOMM 2020 - Andrea Goldsmith - What's Beyond 5G

Explore the future of wireless technology beyond 5G in this insightful conference talk by Andrea Goldsmith from Stanford University. Delve into the challenges and promises of 5G, examining cellular system design and innovative approaches to rethinking its structure. Learn about small cells, optimization techniques, and the concept of a unified control plane. Discover the role of digital platforms in shaping the wireless landscape. The talk addresses critical questions such as the difficulty of contributing at the cellular level, the validity of considering wireless channels as broadcast channels, and which aspects of 5G might be overhyped or unlikely to materialize. Gain valuable insights into the programmability of antennas, potential killer apps, the concept of private 5G networks, and the issue of narrow waste in wireless communications.