Security and resilience in the telecoms landscape will only increase in significance over time; within that, managing security for the vast array of IoT devices and systems in all their diversity is a particular challenge. In this guest post, Wireless Logic’s Iain Davidson explores ways forward driven by legislative pressure.
Key Value Indicators are an overlooked element in 6G’s development. Get them right and they’ll be transformational to the industry as a framework to talk business and social value as well as technology. 6GWorld dives into more detail with the help of recent 6GSymposium speakers.
Monisha Ghosh, Professor at the University of Notre Dame, explained the challenges of spectrum sharing for 6G at the 6GSymposium Spring 2024
Experts discussed how the industry can reconcile conflicting goals in 6G during the 6GSymposium Spring 2024
Maggie Chao, Deputy Division Director at ITRI, argues that OpenRAN is going to be a key part of future networks and highlights the significance of ongoing testing and validation work taking place globally.
SoftBank recently shared a vision for what a next generation should look like and how to make it. While not perfect, it adds a great deal of nuance and realism to discussions.
Chuberre, the Solution Line Manager at Thales, spoke with 6GWorld about topics like the evolution of 5G towards 6G, sustainability, and integration
In this guest post Ciena International CTO Jürgen Hatheier explores the current roles and future of AI in telecoms’ development from optimisation to new capabilities.
6GWorld caught up with Rohde & Schwarz at Mobile World Congress to discuss issues at the leading edge of telecons right now and to take a look at where we’re at with Integrated Sensing & Communication, one of the key pillars of the ITU’s 6G vision.
Milind Kulkarni, VP and Head of InterDigital’s Wireless Labs, talked about 6G research and future steps in this interview with 6GWorld
The NVIDIA 6G Research Cloud aims to allow organisations to accelerate the development of the next generation of network technologies
Different telecoms access mechanisms have evolved different methods of authorisation, authentication and identity management. In a more connected era, new players are bringing fresh approaches to handle the next generation of services and experiences.
In November 2023 the International Telecommunication Union’s Radiocommunication sector...
The 6G centre approved by NATO organisation DIANA will give users access to “world-class, rare radio frequency measurement equipment”
6GWorld guides you through some 6G demos we saw at MWC 24 coming from Japanese companies – from Terahertz to the chance to share tastes
The UK government announced over £1 billion in funding for doctoral training – among the long-term goals is 6G
There are a host of conversations springing up about how better to serve those essential enterprise customers. While few people use the phrase, in practice most of them are steps towards what 6G ais to deliver.
As the world braces for the next leap in wireless communication, 6G cellular networks emerge as...
Experts at MWC 24 discussed whether 5G has already secured future investments for 6G future networks
As an industry, telecoms has depended on network effects for its success. MWC24 showed a clear desire to build on these in new ways, but can the commercial and regulatory discussions keep pace?
Some of the most innovative companies on earth are investing substantial time and money into 6G...
Global governments have set out a strong manifesto of demands for 6G, with an intent to back it up with policy. 6GWorld takes a quick first look.
As the world anticipates the advent of 6G technology, we stand on the edge of a major...
Netherlands’ 6G initiative started the country’s pavilion at MWC 24 explaining what the goals are for the next generation of mobile internet
This week has seen a string of announcements from Japan’s NTT. IN this article we put together a couple of them – is there a grand strategy discernible linking short and long term business evolution?
The joint study considers the impacts of vRAN on future generations, such as 5G Advanced and 6G; learn more here
As we edge closer to the next generation of wireless communication, the vision of 6G begins to...
As mobile moves from 4G and 5G towards 6G, capacity will grow. Dr Christoph Dietzel from DE-CIX explores what this means for physical infrastructure.
The NGMN Alliance has published a report comparing the initiative’s visions on 6G to the recently approved IMT-2030 framework
As we stand on the brink of the 6G era, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its...
6G is emerging as the next frontier in wireless technology. Going beyond mere speed improvements,...
Worldwide, governments are ambitious to foster home industries, research power houses, business networks and start-ups. In parallel, industry players are looking ahead to 6G commercialisation with an eye to how government intervention can help. These dynamics set up a fertile context for communities to form around public-private partnerships and market development efforts, Ken Figueredo explores the dynamics and successes in 6G so far.
As the digital landscape evolves, so does the technology that underpins it. In 2018, the arrival...
As we look to step into the era of 6G technology, it’s crucial to address the inherent...
As we edge closer to the dawn of the 6G era, the excitement about its transformative potential is...
Integrated sensing and communications may be the talk of 2024. With some applications that can be rapidly enabled along with others which will take time, Amitav Mukherjee of Tiami explores where we stand today and its promise.
The FCC has approved a Microsoft request to research communications in four different ranges in the sub-Terahertz band in the United States
Last year’s WRC was the focus of much speculation. While everyone walked away declaring a win, what’s the truth behind the scenes? We talk with River Advisers’ Katherine Gizinski.
In a document signed in December, the Brazilian government extended the agreement with 6G research project’s stakeholders until July 31st
SK Telecom and Intel found that the communication latency in the core network was reduced by up to 70%, while service efficiency rose by 33%
6GWorld explores the significance and impact of the WBA’s ambitious new white paper on Wi-Fi HaLow. With next steps in its progress already mapped out, can it deliver compared to existing IoT solutions?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted updates to its rules for the 70, 80, and 90...
The company will exhibit 6G technology demos that enable applied research – for example, in the Terahertz range between 110 and 170 GHz
Cryptography may not be sexy, but as quantum computers become more capable over the decade the ability to protect data from them will become essential. Happily, there are moves under way to do this.
The 6G R&D effort will focus on the integrated development of software, hardware and systems-on-chips based on a digital twin
Satellite-based IoT systems are creating some valuable impact on sustainability today; Ground Control CEO Alastair MacLeod discusses what how this may change as terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks start to converge.
Samsung’s Chairman’s first move of the year reveals a hotter trend for 6G in 2024. Others companies are following similar steps
Northeastern University showcased several demos at the 6GSymposium Fall in Washington, D.C. Here’s a walkthrough of one of their projects
Security and resilience in telecoms will be key to building trust and adoption for 5G and beyond in enterprise clients, especially in an age of AI. This article highlights some new methods to improve security fundamentals without starting again from scratch.
The 6G investment is part of a larger budget for research and development for 2024, a sum that totals USD 4.4 billion
The NTIA subcommittee on 6G presented its final report in December with recommendations for developing this technology in the United States
Microsoft has filed a Spectrum Horizons license request to the FCC to initiate research about sub-Terahertz communication links
Keysight showcases its virtualisation solutions – the demo was presented during the last 6GSymposium Fall 2023 in Washington, D.C.
“The GSMA believes that no-one should be left behind in the digital age,” said Chief Regulatory Officer John Giusti last week, hailing WRC-23 decisions as a success for digital equality. However, there may be some more fundamental issues than spectrum at play hindering that aspiration.
Following WRC-23, the ITU identified several bands in the 6 GHz and sub-Terahertz range that will enable 6G future networks
ETSI’s new study group is taking a refreshingly market-based approach towards developing new capabilities in telecoms. 6GWorld spoke with their Chair Alain Mourad.
At last month’s Life Beyond 5G event, parenting and work gurus, rappers, entrepreneurs, AI & 6G experts and more came together to explore how different aspects of life would change by the time 6G comes along. The results, and their priorities, are impressively grounded and often unexpected.
The EU has announced agreement on a proposal for harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence, known as the AI act. The aim behind the act is to make sure that any AI systems used in Europe are ‘safe and respect fundamental rights and EU values.’
AI is set to play a significant role in the security of 6G infrastructures. In this guest post Kelvin Chaffer, CEO of Lifecycle Software, explores some of the ramifications.
During the 6GSymposium Fall 2023, Northeastern University and InterDigital displayed a testbed showing AI and ML for Open Air Interfaces
A recent publication underscores how far there is to go in answering some important questions for the next generation of telecoms. This should be a valuable resource for anyone wondering where there’s research to be done and money to be made in the industry.
Bill Best, CEO of Azenby, works with telecoms executive teams. As they think about 6G through that lens, the differences in approach and reward compared to previous generations are considerable.
While governments want 6G to reduce digital divides, what about the gender gap in telecoms recruitment and retention? 6GWorld spoke to two people with ideas about how to do things better.
With the growing significance of telecoms networks to the economy, players are more at threat than ever. 6G needs to get to grips with this reality, says Canonical.
The Sarbanes-Oxley moment has come to sustainability, with some big impacts for the key telecoms players. We follow the money through the value chain to see why the 2020s will be transformational.
Mike Millhaem, 6G Technical Architect at Keysight, guides us through a joint communication and sensing demo at 140 GHz carrier frequency
Ray Dolan, CEO and Chairman of Cohere Technologies In late October, I had the pleasure of sitting...
Total Telecom Congress last week opened with keynote speeches focussing on digital transformation from the operator perspective. With long-term perspectives from senior leaders in European telecoms companies, what can we glean about telco priorities and how does this relate to the prospect of ultimately moving past 5G?
NVIDIA’s Chris Dick shared his view on how softwarisation will help 6G become a reality in the future
WRC-23 kicked off in Dubai, and countries are trying to play significant roles in shaping decisions, especially regarding 6G. See more here
In addition to the 6G feature, SKT collaborated with Intel to test AI-based virtual base station power consumption reduction technology
ITU members approved a series of measures during the ITU RA-23 to pave the way for the 6G development; learn more here
Out of 96 nominees in the Computer Science category, 47 professionals have actively researched 6G in recent years; check the list here
Tommaso Melodia, Professor at Northeastern University, talked to 6GWorld during the 6GSymposium and shared his thoughts on three predictions
The Terahertz On-chip Circuit Test Cluster for 6G Communications and Beyond lab received a £2.6 million grant from the UK government
