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Feb 27, 2026 · Fundamentals

Why 6G RAN Nodes Are Called aNB – From 1G Base Stations to Future Networks

The article explains how 3GPP officially named the 6G RAN node aNB, traces the evolution of base‑station terminology from 1G BS to 5G gNB, details the four‑part aNB naming scheme, and outlines the technical expectations for 6G base stations such as AI integration and massive antenna arrays.