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-Barcelona. While specific details about 6G are still being developed, experts at MWC 2024 shared insights into potential applications and areas of focus where the technology could have a major impact.
- Super fast speed and super low latency: 6G is expected to deliver data transfer speeds significantly higher than 5G, enabling real-time applications such as remote surgery and self-driving transportation.
- Enhanced immersive experience: 6G capabilities have the potential to revolutionize virtual and augmented reality experiences, creating more realistic and interactive environments.
- The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT): 6G can support a huge number of connected devices and could facilitate further adoption of IoT, especially in industrial machinery and environmental monitoring systems.
- Integration with AI: 6G’s low latency and high bandwidth could create an environment where AI thrives, enabling real-time decision-making.
6G unleashes the full potential of 5G
When 6G arrives, it will offer a broader focus than just speed. This enables a significant shift from gigabit to terabit capacity and sub-millisecond response times, but speed is not the only focus. This innovative technology lays the foundation for entirely new applications, including real-time automation and augmented reality sensing (often referred to as the Internet of Senses).
Additionally, 6G will make vast amounts of data readily available, facilitating the creation of digital twins of the physical world, further revolutionizing the way we interact with and understand our environment.
In an exclusive interview with EE Times at MWC, Adrian Bashnonga, EY’s principal analyst for media and telecommunications, said the importance of learning from 5G developments, particularly regarding aspects such as edge computing and non-terrestrial networks. Emphasized gender. He believes these learnings will inform his 6G developments, particularly the “integration of connectivity and compute power.”
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In a separate exclusive interview during the show, Marie Hogan, Head of 6G Portfolio Strategy at Ericsson, pointed to the early stages of standardization discussions and said collaboration across the industry is critical to avoid “a major fragmentation of the ecosystem.” suggested something. She acknowledges the continued role of 3GPP, but as a complementary function she emphasizes the growing importance of Open RAN.
A comprehensive approach that goes beyond speed
The story around 6G goes beyond just achieving higher data transfer speeds. While increased speed is undoubtedly the hallmark of his 6G, experts stress that its true potential lies in its ability to seamlessly connect the physical, digital and human worlds. . Several discussions during MWC reflected this vision.
In a session titled “6G Horizon: Bridging the Vision for a Sustainable Future,” Erzsébet Fitri, Executive Director of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Venture (SNS JU), said, “This technology has more than just speed. “There is potential for this to go beyond improving efficiency, and we emphasized that potential.” It has a significant impact on business, technology, and social domains. ”
6G focuses on sustainability, security and inclusivity
As with any new technology, the development and deployment of 6G must be guided by ethical considerations. Sustainability, security, and inclusivity are core values that need to be woven into the fabric of 6G from the beginning.
Marja Matimikko-Bruh, head of research at the University of Oulu, advocated for an “approach that integrates environmental, social and economic considerations from the start” during a panel discussion at MWC.
With this comprehensive approach, 6G not only improves connectivity, but also actively contributes to societal goals of promoting responsible development and ensuring fair access to the benefits of this powerful technology. .
EY’s Bashnonga acknowledged that the mobile industry is moving towards “openness” and “collaboration” across the ecosystem, emphasizing the collaborative approach needed to shape the future of 6G. After all, how can networks become fundamentally more efficient?
“Again, I wonder if the way we view the benefits of 6G will be shaped by ESG considerations much more than 5G was initially?” he asked.
Shaping the future with lessons learned from the past
Although 6G is still in its early stages of development, valuable lessons can be learned from previous generations of mobile technology.
“At a general level, we are moving towards collaboration across the industry. Very early standardization discussions are expected to start gradually from this summer onwards,” Ericsson’s Hogan said. Told. “Additional spectrum will be needed to enable some of these use cases beyond 2030 to 2035. There are clear opportunities to focus on new things that are very advanced, but there are Another way forward is how we can look at long-term plans to replace some of these old scenarios.”
Bashnonga from EY shared his insights: What we are learning about his 5G may be reflected in 6G, especially when considering the integration of connectivity and computing power. ”
Hogan also highlighted ongoing discussions around spectrum allocation for 6G, particularly in the 7-15GHz band, while acknowledging the need for efficient utilization and coexistence with existing users.
In this regard, both parties agreed that additional spectrum is needed beyond what is currently available for 5G to support future 6G use cases.
Cooperation and government support
Developing a complex and far-reaching technology like 6G requires a collaborative effort from a variety of stakeholders. Pearce O’Donoghue, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Telecommunications Networks (DG CONNECT) echoed this sentiment, saying: “To support Europe’s digital transformation, we need to work together to foster innovation, attract investment and strengthen security. He emphasized the need for “new initiatives.”
In the same session, Colin Willcock, Chairman of the 6G Industry Association, said: “International collaboration and a wide range of stakeholders are needed to ensure 6G technology meets global standards and addresses the needs of diverse industries. He emphasized the importance of “participation”. He outlined an ambitious goal of investing 1.8 billion euros (approximately $1.95 billion) between 2021 and 2027, including public and private contributions, and said making 6G a reality will require significant resources. He emphasized that.
Lessons learned from 5G will be essential in shaping 6G, and early discussions on standardization have already begun. With continued collaboration and investment, 6G has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work in the future.
