Massive MIMO
Massive MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) uses 64 or more antenna elements at the base station to serve multiple users simultaneously on the same frequency through spatial multiplexing. Each user receives a dedicated beam, dramatically increasing network capacity and spectral efficiency. It is a cornerstone technology of 5G and will evolve into holographic MIMO for 6G/7G.
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