The first 6G systems are expected to be commercially launched by 2030, and the early stages of the 6G standardization process are currently underway. The first 6G specifications are expected to be developed in 3GPP Release 21 by 2028.
“WRC-23 saw global agreement that 5G will continue to grow around the world, paving the way for 6G in 2030 and beyond,” said GSA President Joe Barrett.
“Alongside ITU’s important work on spectrum requirements for 6G, we are also seeing industry working together under the auspices of 3GPP to deliver standards for 6G.”
“GSA plays a central convening and advocacy role in this process as the voice of the global mobile ecosystem representing companies involved in the supply of infrastructure, semiconductors, test equipment, devices, applications and mobile support services. I am in charge.
“On behalf of GSA and our members, I am pleased to welcome Adrian and the outstanding standards experience he brings to the team to lead this effort.”
Prior to joining GSA, he worked at the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) since 1992, where he served as Chief Technology Officer since 2003.
He played an active role in the creation of 3GPP and was responsible for operational support for that project from 1999 to 2023.
Prior to joining ETSI, he worked within the UK Government in radio regulation and international standardization.
Mr Scrase said: “We have successfully delivered standards for 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, and work on 6G has already begun. We have already delivered four generations of standards, so you can imagine that delivering 6G will be an easy task. Although this may not be far from the truth, the mobile industry currently faces many challenges.
“We are pleased to support GSA in this important work and continue to contribute to standards in general and mobile standards in particular.”
