Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Baranidharan, S.; Sankarkumar, Amirdha Vasani; Chandrakala, G.; Dhanalakshmi, K.; Mohan, Chippy; Victor, Melvin; Rindavanam, Rahul V.; Sembiyan, R. Title A name given to the resource A Systematic Literature Review Unveiling the Societal Impact of 5G/6G Technologies on Bridging the Digital Divide and Enabling Social Transformation Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Addressing B5G and 6G Network Connectivity Issues in Rural Regions;pp.443-458 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7788-8.ch019" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7788-8.ch019</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105005032584?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105005032584?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Baranidharan S., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Sankarkumar A.V., St. Francis College, India; Chandrakala G., Dayananda Sagar University, India; Dhanalakshmi K., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Mohan C., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Victor M., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Rindavanam R.V., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Sembiyan R., St. Josephs College of Arts and Science, Cuddalore, India Description An account of the resource This study examines the multifaceted societal impact of 5G and 6G mobile communication technologies. Employing a systematic literature review (SLR) of recent scholarly literature (2022-2024), A comprehensive search strategy was implemented across reputable academic databases (Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore) to identify relevant publications. Selected articles underwent rigorous critical appraisal and thematic analysis to synthesize key findings and recurring themes. The review reveals the potential of 5G/6G to bridge the digital divide, particularly in underserved regions, through strategic infrastructure development. Social transformation can be achieved by fostering equitable access to communication services and deploying transformative applications in critical sectors like agriculture and healthcare. However, challenges persist regarding infrastructure limitations, equitable access, and sustainable development. Effective policy frameworks and robust managerial strategies for responsible deployment are crucial to maximize the positive impact of 5G/6G technologies. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-836937790-1; 979-836937788-8; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online