6G

In this article, we look at how 5G technology is already improving latency and what we can expect with the arrival of 6G networks.

European telecoms are aiming for 6G standards by 2029/2030, but Member States are slow in deploying 5G networks. This delay could affect other technologies, such as artificial intelligence.

While the tech world is buzzing about 6G, which is still about six years away, the next generation of mobile networks will depend heavily on a key aspect of 5G standalone (5G SA) technology.

Samsung Research America has forged a partnership with the Ivy League school to spearhead the development of 6G wireless and networking systems, under the NextG initiative.

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) has selected its second portfolio of 27 research, innovation, and trial projects aimed at promoting research in the field of 6G technology in Europe.

Juniper Research has revealed teleoperators are likely to generate $625 billion from 5G services globally by 2027; up from $310 billion in 2023.

In 10 years, smartphones will be considered old news as the globe enters the 6G era, and the human body as an interface will become much more prevalent in our everyday lives.

In the future, companies will be able to wirelessly transfer and receive 6G terahertz (THz) data at a distance of up to 320 meters in open spaces.

Nokia has announced its partnership with Japan-based NTT and Docomo to start developing technologies that will be key to the upcoming 6G standard.