What Technologies Must 6G Monopole Towers Prioritize?
Anticipating Structural Challenges from Terahertz Bands and Ultra-Massive MIMO Arrays Introduction As 6G technology accelerates toward commercialization, its ultra-high-speed, low-latency, and hyper-connected vision demands radical upgrades to telecom infrastructure—especially monopole towers . These slim, space-efficient structures must evolve to support revolutionary technologies like terahertz (THz) frequency bands and ultra-massive MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) antenna arrays. This blog explores the critical technical advancements required to future-proof monopole towers for 6G's disruptive demands. 1. Terahertz Frequency Bands: Redefining Tower Density and Design The Challenge: 6G's use of terahertz frequencies (300 GHz–3 THz) promises speeds up to 1 Tbps but introduces severe propagation limitations: Short transmission range: THz signals attenuate rapidly in air, with effective distances often below 100 meter. Environmental sensitivity: Obstacles like ...