5G is happening now, and the upcoming years will see many new testbeds and trial networks. The testbeds will lay and validate the foundation of 5G, but will also set opportunities for new research initiatives. This MWC18 panel looks at the breadth of international activities on-going with 5G testbeds and discusses differences in approaches and expectations.
MWC18: Research Directions for 5G (and Beyond) Testbeds
February 2018
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