Fairness-Aware Resource Allocation Algorithm for Ultradense Iot Communication Underlying 5G/6G Networks

To meet the demands of emerging applications, the beyond fifth generation and the upcoming sixth generation (6G) mobile networks are expected to be inherently intelligent, highly dynamic, and ultradense, forming a heterogeneous network that seamlessly interconnects everything with ultralow latency and extremely high-speed data transmission. Due to limited available resources, an effective and efficient resource allocation technique is necessary to ensure optimal utilization for ultradense communications, where both Internet of Things (IoT) devices and classic cellular devices share the same spectrum. In this article, we propose an efficient resource allocation algorithm for IoT devices communicating through a cellular network that ensures fair access for both IoT and cellular devices. Fair resource allocation is guaranteed by achieving maximum data rate for IoT devices and cellular devices while keeping interference caused by IoT traffic lower than a specific threshold. This keeps cellular traffic unaffected, preserving network performance and stability. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm outperforms the existing benchmarks ensuring very high data rate and equitable resource sharing between both IoT and cellular users.