We can learn a great deal about what 6G may need to deliver and the shape of the industries it will be serving by speaking to thought leaders working to revamp how those industries work.
In this, the first of a series, we speak to Jorrit Aafjes, CEO of making.com.
Asia-Pacific has long been at the leading edge of technology deployment in the telecoms industry. Strikingly, at a recent event the standout messages were less about the technology and more about a change in the operator’s role, business models and mindsets where Asia-Pacific may be leading the field.
The ITU recently recognised ETSI’s new standard for DECT as part of 5G’s IMT-2020 technology standards, supporting IoT use cases in URLLC and eMTC. What should we make of this? 6GWorld unravels the promise and the challenges ahead for the new DECT.
Findings from both consumer and
enterprise applications will likely trickle into the development of 6G; as of 2021, there are
already several market trends that will likely become the norm for any cellular generation
going forward. These trends will transform the supply chain considerably, create new
spheres of influence, and create opportunities for new entrants.