Global 6G connections expected to reach 290 million by 2030: Juniper Research, ET Telecom

New Delhi: The number of 6G connections is expected to reach 290 million globally by 2030, a year after the initial expected launch in 2029, according to a new report released by Juniper Research.

To achieve this early growth, carriers will need to solve a variety of technical challenges, including network interference issues arising from the use of high-frequency spectrum, the research firm said.

“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,” the company said. However, because cellular technology has never used this range of spectrum bands, the most pressing concern for carriers is how to minimize this network interference, or “the risk of creating an unreliable 6G network.” The research firm said it would be a good idea to curb this.

To achieve this, Juniper Research said carriers should invest in RIS (Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces), a technology that reduces the impact of interference on network services from large obstructions such as buildings. This is achieved by intentionally reflecting and refracting 6G mobile signals, allowing data packets to navigate around physical obstacles.

As 6G standardization work progresses, RIS technology needs to be an immediate priority for development, the company said. Because some of his 6G networks are geographically wide, carriers will need to implement artificial intelligence or AI to monitor and adjust RIS configurations in real-time to take full advantage of the technology.

“Initial 6G coverage will be in the most geographically populated areas to serve as many users as possible. Therefore, RIS technology will This is key to delivering valuable 6G services to both enterprise customers,” said study author Alex Webb.