5G wireless communication systems: prospects and challenges part 2 [Guest Editorial]

In the February 2014 issue of IEEE Communications Magazine, the first part of this Feature Topic included nine articles that covered the range of visions for fifth generation (5G) wireless systems. This technology is expected to be standardized and deployed in the next five to ten years. This part of the Feature Topic will address in more detail many technical issues and technology approaches for 5G systems.