The U.S. government has partnered with Sweden to deepen joint research into 6G and other next-generation technologies, and the collaboration will also see the two countries work on interoperability and industry best practices.
In their announcements, the U.S. government and Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited the need for research partnerships between the private sector, government and academia, and outlined key goals for bringing the benefits of 6G to their respective countries and the “wider international community.”
The two countries also reiterated their commitment to the 6G research and development project announced in July 2023 by U.S. President Joe Biden and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Christersson.
The United States and Sweden jointly claim to “emphasize efforts to address the economic, environmental and social impacts of wireless networks” through international collaboration, advanced multilateral research, sharing of best practices and identifying synergies.
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The rollout of new spectrum allocations for future wireless networks and the introduction of new technologies in existing frequency bands have become top priorities.
The United States and Sweden have committed to working on “global harmonization” of frequency bands for future networks and to help develop “interfaces and specifications” that promote openness, with standardization, security and resilience playing a central role in their cooperation.
The countries also committed to exploring the future role of 6G in global development and encouraging an inclusive ecosystem that “fosters interdisciplinary research for fundamental discoveries and diverse applications that can help solve common global societal challenges.”
The collaboration may also be expanded to include other key technologies such as AI, edge computing and cybersecurity.
