Use Cases for Local 6G Networks

Local 6G mobile communication networks differ from the envisioned 'generic' 6G networks by being spatially constrained, use case specific, serving defined groups of users, and enabling different stakeholders of the mobile communications ecosystem to deploy and operate the networks. Introducing 6G's new technological capabilities into the local context opens new use cases and business opportunities that set new requirements for developing future 6G networks. Yet, there is no prior work on the specific use cases for local 6G networks. This paper contributes to 6G vision building and development by identifying, analyzing, and discussing local regional, local indoor, user-defined hyper-personalized, sensing and monitoring of humans, and intent-based use cases that are identified as specific use cases for local 6G mobile communication networks. The anticipatory action research approach method was utilized with a conceptual framework developed for designing future-proof 6G. We conclude that the term 'local' may be considered from the spatial, system, and user perspectives and recognize implications for developing future 6G networks, businesses, and regulation.