Integrated Access & Backhaul (IAB)
Wireless relay chains that extend coverage without fiber backhaul.
5G and 6G nodes that use the same radio resources for both user access and wireless backhaul, forming multi-hop mesh topologies. IAB accelerates deployment in dense urban areas and rural regions where fiber is unavailable or cost-prohibitive, crucial for bridging the digital divide globally.
TRL
6/9Demonstrated
Impact
4/5
Investment
4/5
Category
Hardware