6G is the proposed sixth generation of mobile communications technology and the planned successor to 5G (ITU-R IMT-2020). As of 2024, development is coordinated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R) within its IMT-2030 framework, defined in Recommendation ITU-R M.2160-0.
6G is the sixth generation of cellular technology that promises to provide faster speeds, more efficient communication and wider network coverage than 5G. Here’s when it could arrive, how it could work and its pros and cons.
As the new mobile standard after 5G, 6G is being designed to integrate advanced new capabilities. Qualcomm’s 6G technology content will help you keep up with these innovations as the standard develops, with regularly updated insights and explanations.
6G (sixth-generation wireless) is the successor to 5G cellular technology and is expected to be globally available by around 2030. 6G networks will be able to use higher frequencies than 5G networks and provide substantially higher capacity and much lower latency.
While 5G is still in the process of global rollout, the research and development for 6G are already underway. Though 6G is not expected to be fully implemented until around 2030, its potential to further revolutionize how we connect, interact, and experience the world is incredibly exciting.
As global demand for ultra-fast, low-latency communication grows, the next-generation wireless technology — 6G (Sixth Generation Network) — is emerging as the successor to 5G.
The future 6G promises lightning speed connectivity and new applications to transform the way we use technology. But what exactly is 6G, and, more importantly, will it be safe? An IEC expert explains.
But what’s next? 6G, of course. Shiwen Mao, director of the Wireless Engineering Research and Education Center at Auburn University and professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, took time to answer a few questions about the intricacies of 6G. How will 6G technology be used?
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