Although the development of 5G and 5G advanced standards is still ongoing, carriers and network chip manufacturers are already working on defining 6th generation mobile communications networks. Here’s what we know so far about the future of mobile technology.
3GPP, the global consortium that oversees the development of telecommunications standards, announced that preliminary work on the 6G specification has already begun. 5G has already begun to offer ground-breaking use cases, especially industry and manufacturingThanks to its ultra-low latency and high data throughput, 6G promises to enable connectivity technologies that can only be imagined today, and even further.
Integrating the physical and digital worlds
The goal of 6G is to make connectivity even more ubiquitous, enabling seamless integration of the physical and digital worlds. A widely held expectation is that at the telecommunications level, 6G will enable new multisensory technologies such as remote control. holographic solutioncan be done more effectively and instantly. V2X (vehicle to everything) Leverage technology and enhance the capabilities of AR and VR mobile visors and AI-based devices.
These and many other advanced use cases are based on basic KPIs such as peak throughput (up to 1TBps in the most optimistic scenario), location accuracy of devices and connected sensors (up to plus or minus 1cm), and connectivity. This is possible through reinforcement. Density (up to 100 per square meter).
energy efficiency
The energy efficiency of 6G networks will also improve dramatically, reducing consumption by up to 1000% compared to 5G. New technologies significantly reduce the power required to run a network and also reduce the power that devices consume to connect to the network. As a result, the carbon footprint for operating the entire communications ecosystem is significantly reduced.
In terms of envisioned use cases, 6G will build on the path already followed by 5G. Applications such as holographic video calling, immersive telepresence, and AR/VR have the potential to revolutionize consumer and business markets, but 6G will also fundamentally impact many other sectors. is promised.
Thanks to improved latency, extremely high energy efficiency, and high data throughput, this new technology allows connected sensors to be implemented on virtually anything. This would be a breakthrough, especially for applications such as twinning in the industrial field.
digital twin
6G and the widespread availability of always-on and always-on sensors will enable the creation of higher-fidelity digital twins that can adapt in real time to changes and updates in the physical environment. This new ability to finally create digital, real-time replicas of everything, from production lines to networks, from deployed products and solutions to facilities, will inevitably revolutionize the way we test and measure just about anything. I will wake you up.
on the other hand, 3GPP Although 6G has already begun to define a new standard, 6G is still 6-7 years away from becoming a reality. According to the current roadmap, the consortium is scheduled to begin work on his initial definition in 2025 and deliver the first 6G specification “release” in 2028. After that, carriers will be able to start building real-world networks within one to two years. .
If all goes according to plan, 6G is expected to fully enter mass production around 2030, with the technology expected to become increasingly widespread over the next five years.
