Pursuing fifth generation technologyin mobile communication

This article covers the main initiatives for wireless fifth Generation networks. The program and project efforts as well as the newest publications are emphasized. A closer investigation is being conducted at a broad range of projects connected with Fifth Generation in the EU. Recent thematic IEEE Communications Magazine Fifth Generation issues, as well as related White Papers from other sources, are limited to literature review. The aim is to explain what Fifth Generation means: what the main issues are and how to address the essential components of the fundamental fifth Generation system concept. The references examined indicate that Fifth Generation needs to provide low latency, extremely reliable communications and wide connection in addition to capacity boosting technologies. The most challenging element in Fifth Generation development will therefore be the creation of a sufficiently flexible system concept platform for effectively integrating and controlling numerous distinct technologies that are suited for diverse applications.