Scoring the Terabit/s Goal:Broadband Connectivity in 6G

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This paper explores the road to vastly improving the broadband connectivity in future 6G wireless systems.

• Different categories of use cases are considered, with peak data rates up to 1 Tbps.
• Several categories of enablers at the infrastructure, spectrum, and protocol/algorithmic levels are required to realize the intended broadband connectivity goals in 6G.
• At the infrastructure level, we consider ultra-massive MIMO technology (possibly implemented using holographic radio), intelligent reflecting surfaces, user-centric cell-free networking, integrated access and backhaul, and integrated space and terrestrial networks.