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Guest Editorial: Is 6G really going to be 6G or simply be part of the metaverse?

How revolutionary will 6G be? Is it likely to be a relatively small step forward, with the use cases really the revolutionary piece? Ernest Worthman examines the evidence so far.

6G Events to Attend in 2022

6GWorld has put together this non-exhaustive list of confirmed 6G events across the globe, including non-6G events related to the topic

Network Energy Reduction A Spur to Radical Innovation

Demands for improved coverage, capacity and performance do not obviously tie in with reducing energy use and environmental impact. Combining these demands is pushing research and design into new areas: can the business ecosystem keep pace with the technology changes?

Ericsson Releases Report on 5G and Sustainability

by Caio Castro | Nov 1, 2021 | Exclusives

6GWorld brings you Ericsson’s main findings in the paper. Check the video and learn more

Does DECT-NR Have The Commercial Legs For 5G And Beyond?

by Alex Lawrence | Oct 29, 2021 | Exclusives

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.

Implications of Evolution Towards 6G Supply Chains: New Research

by Alex Lawrence | Oct 27, 2021 | Exclusives, Latest Research

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.

$Researchers Develop Hybrid Surface That Directs Signal Diffractions$

Researchers Develop Hybrid Surface That Directs Signal Diffractions

by Caio Castro | Oct 25, 2021 | Exclusives

Researchers have developed a hybrid RIS that directs radio signals hitting it, including accurately estimating its angle of arrival

TSDSI: India’s Standards Activities in 5G and 6G Will Drive the Country’s Future

by Renuka Racha | Oct 22, 2021 | Exclusives

India participated in the development of mobile standards for the first time in 5G, adding awareness of the needs across developing nations

Open RAN – A 5G Key to 6G’s Success?

by Alex Lawrence | Oct 20, 2021 | Exclusives

Open RAN is arguably one of the key industry buzzwords of 2021. This article picks up on a number of recent conversations to explore what might make it fundamental to 6G technical and business success.