Juniper Research says the first 6G networks will be rolled out around 2029.
According to a recent study from Juniper Research, global 6G connections are expected to reach 290 million by 2030.
According to the industry, future 6G networks are initially scheduled for commercial launch in 2029.
To achieve this initial subscriber base, Juniper Research noted that carriers will need to overcome a variety of technical challenges, including network interference issues arising from the use of high-frequency spectrum.
The research firm highlighted that the use of this high-frequency spectrum in 6G will be a key technology to deliver throughput speeds 100 times faster than current 5G networks. However, because cellular technology has never used this range of spectrum bands, the most pressing concern for carriers is minimizing this network interference or the risk of creating an unreliable 6G network. According to Juniper Research,
To achieve this, the report urges carriers to invest in Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), a technology that reduces the impact of interference on network services from large obstructions such as buildings. There is. According to Juniper Research, this is achieved by intentionally reflecting and refracting his 6G mobile signals, allowing data packets to travel around physical obstacles.
As 6G standards become more clear in 2025, RIS technology should be an immediate development priority, Juniper Research added. However, some of his 6G networks are geographically wide, so to take full advantage of the technology, carriers will need to implement AI to monitor and adjust his RIS configuration in real time. the report warns.
“Initial 6G coverage will be in the most geographically populated areas to serve as many users as possible. This will be key to delivering valuable 6G services to both enterprise customers,” said study author Alex Webb.
6G systems are expected to be commercially launched by 2029 or 2030. The first stage of standardization is likely to start in 2025, with the first 6G specification in 3GPP Release 21 by 2028.
