The IEEE Wireless Communications Letters publishes short papers in a rapid publication cycle on advances in the state-of-the-art of wireless communications. Both theoretical contributions (including new techniques, concepts, and analyses) and practical contributions (including system experiments and prototypes, and new applications) are encouraged. This journal focuses on the physical layer and the link layer of wireless communication systems.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
General Information
Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2011
FrequencySix Times A Year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications6,368
Publisher OrgInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Control and Systems EngineeringQ1
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ1
Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Q1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Computer Science, Information SystemsEngineering, Electrical & ElectronicTelecommunications
Scopus Categories
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringControl and Systems EngineeringPhysics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Advanced MIMO Systems OptimizationAdvanced Wireless Communication TechnologiesCooperative Communication and Network CodingEnergy Harvesting in Wireless NetworksAdvanced Wireless Communication TechniquesWireless Communication Security TechniquesMillimeter-Wave Propagation and ModelingIndoor and Outdoor Localization TechnologiesSatellite Communication SystemsUAV Applications and Optimization