Value Network Configurations for Local 6G Deployments

This paper builds a connection between 6G use cases and their different local deployment modes using the techno-economic Value Network Configuration (VNC) analysis approach. The VNC analysis is performed for the real-time digital twin use case assessing the characteristics of two different local 6G deployment modes via describing the technical and business relations between technical components, roles and actors in an ecosystem. The paper identifies the need for additional flexibility in terms of infrastructure and resource sharing to enable emerging industry roles and new value creation. The main findings of the study highlight that in local 6G ecosystems connectivity, computing, and data platforms and services may be bundled to serve a distinct use case bringing the possibility of disrupting existing market positions. Benefits and constraints for each option are also exposed.