The new NGA report focuses on fundamental 6G designs at the air interface level.
ATIS’ Next G Alliance (NGA) has released a new report focused on 6G wireless technology, produced by the NGA Technology Working Group.
NGA noted that future 6G basic radio technologies will be a key feature of next-generation cellular systems. While the report focuses on fundamental 6G designs at the air interface level, it also provides a comprehensive overview of various key aspects that will shape the future of wireless communication systems, NGA said.
“6G technology is expected to not only usher in the next wave of digital economic growth, but also drive far-reaching societal change in sustainability, digital equity, trust and quality of life,” said David Young, managing director of the Next G Alliance. “This report sheds light on the critical issues that will shape fundamental 6G foundational radio technologies – a key building block that will enable innovation with 6G.”
“The publication of 6G Wireless Technologies Part II: Fundamental Radio Technologies represents a pivotal moment in the advancement of wireless communications,” said Sharad Sambhwani, vice chair of the Next G Alliance Technical Working Group. “The report outlines the technical issues and designs essential to next-generation systems and highlights the broader implications for their impact on the global economy and society. By addressing key issues and foundational technologies, it provides an overview of innovation and development in the 6G environment. The insights provided in this report pave the way for understanding the integration of new technologies with sustainable practices.”
NGA said the new report includes concepts such as AI-native air interfaces, power-saving technologies for devices, the integration of wireless technologies with distributed cloud and AI, green networks with a focus on sustainability, near-zero energy communications for the IoT, and non-terrestrial networks such as satellite systems.
In January, NGA published a white paper looking at the transformative role future 6G technology is expected to play in enhancing integrated sensing and communications systems.
NGA said next-generation systems will enable distributed sensor and communication networks to conduct integrated data exchange and allow sensor systems to work together, providing critical analytics to networks and allowing configurations to be upgraded to improve performance, NGA said, adding that these systems will also enable new user capabilities.
The standardization process for future 6G systems is still in its early stages. At a recent plenary meeting, 3GPP decided to finalize the standard specifications for commercial 6G networks and terminals by 2029.
