Towards Nomadic 6G Communication Networks: Implications on Architecture, Standardization, and Regulatory Aspects
By: Daniel Lindenschmitt, Marcos Rates Crippa, Hans D. Schotten
Potential Business Impact:
Lets phones connect anywhere, even on the move.
The emergence of nomadic mobile communication networks for sixth-generation (6G) introduces a paradigm shift in how network infrastructure is conceptualized, deployed, and operated. Unlike traditional fixed systems, Nomadic Networks (NNs) consist of mobile and self-organizing nodes that provide radio infrastructure capabilities in motion. This paper explores the architectural implications of such systems, with a particular focus on the design and evolution of network interfaces. We analyze the requirements for inter-node communication, service discovery, and control delegation in dynamic environments. Furthermore, we examine the regulatory and licensing challenges that arise when infrastructure elements traverse jurisdictional boundaries. Based on current 6G visions and relevant research, we identify limitations in existing architectures and propose a set of interface principles tailored to nomadicity. By synthesizing findings from mobile, non-terrestrial, and organic network domains, this work contributes to the architectural foundation for future nomadic 6G communication systems and outlines directions for interface standardization in decentralized, mobile infrastructures.
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