This paper presents a unified vision from stakeholders across the value chain in terms of both opportunities
and challenges for 6G positioning and sensing, as well as use cases, performance requirements, and gap analysis.
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A Survey on the Use of Blockchain for Future 6G: Technical Aspects, Use Cases, Challenges and Research Directions – Researchgate
We present a high-level view of the role of blockchain for 6G trends
and requirements. Following that, we conduct an in-depth study
on how the blockchain can provide a secure, transparent, and
decentralised underpinning to various technical aspects and use
cases of 6G. Thereafter, we discuss the deployment challenges
to be faced
ETSI White Paper: Fixed 5th Generation Advanced & Beyond
While work on mobile 5G Advanced and beyond progresses, the fixed network is also busy evolving to cope with some similar pressures. This ETSI white paper lays out the drivers, dimensions, and technologies of the
F5G advanced and beyond.
From Around the Web
An F for the Gs: 5G discontent surfaces for 2023 – TelecomTV
Japan, US agree to closer cooperation on ‘Beyond 5G’ – NHK World
NEC develops power amplifier for 5G Advanced, 6G networks – Telecompaper
SNS Call For Proposals 2023 – Information Day 23 Jan
Chinese government confirms focus on 6G development – Light Reading
Canada 5G consortium to focus on securing slices – RCR
Gaming gains appeal beyond dedicated users as 5G cuts latency – Rethink
Carrying 5G energy efficiency momentum into 6G – Ericsson
Web3 Gets Real: Trends & Strategies Shaping The Luxury Retail Roadmap For 2023
StarHub to undertake major network transformation – Computerweekly
Researchers Achieve 2Gbps Terahertz Transmission over 2km
Besides the record-breaking speed, the experiment might undermine the notion that Terahertz communications are more suitable for indoors
This AI Lets You Talk to Your Deceased Loved Ones
Rememory uses AI to let people talk to their deceased loved ones. Learn more about the service in the video
Editorial – Dispelling Common 6G Illusions
There are a good many misconceptions popping up about what 6G is or should be, and which lead to the concept being dismissed all too easily. By digging into some of these misconceptions, 6GWorld aims to help the industry start 2023 with a clearer idea of the relevance and - fundamentally - the point of 6G.
Samsung Elects 6G and AI as Tech Trends in 2022
Samsung's R&D hub has elected 6G and AI two of the seven main tech trends in 2022. The company has been investing in both areas
Tech Battle Against China for the 2030s Starts Now, US Initiative Warns
Learn more about SCSP, a US initiative laying out a vision for America to organise itself for the “techno-economic” competition with China
Researchers Propose Digital Twinning of 6G Networks
Authors from Nvidia and Heavy.ai suggest an example of how this may be done using the companies’ existing digital twin capabilities
Air Hockey and Sign Language Translation Among AR Research Topics
Researchers at Brazilian University of Campinas have teamed up with Qualcomm to develop a series of experiences for AR glasses
Volumetric Video Could Require Up to 2Tbps. Here’s How to Make It Possible
While today’s technology can't deliver real-time volumetric video, a team of researchers wants to make it a reality
Operations Increasingly Special for Telecoms Evolution
While the industry often focuses on technology change, a drive to revamp telecoms providers' operational structures and processes is fundamental to long-term success, and also showing short-term results.
Researchers Create Mixed Reality Software that Analyses and Controls Devices
Researchers at the RWTH Aachen University created a Mixed Reality software that allows users to control telecommunications components in real time
Our Bodies Could Serve as Antennas for 6G
Researchers announced they found that the human body can reduce energy waste. That is potentially beneficial for 6G communications
High-Frequency Telecoms Takes Several Steps Closer to Commercialisation
During the past few months, there has been a flurry of related news in material science which could have an impact on the development of 6G wireless communications. This article assembles some complementary discoveries supporting widespread communications over high-frequency spectrum.
Not Lost in Fog – An Edgeless Global Wireless Network (AKA 6G?)
The concept of an endless fog is not much different from that of 6G, insofar as every device acts both as a transmitter and a receiver, talking to every other device.
If we left it to existing industry players to work this out amongst themselves, we might wait until 99G.
However, the next iteration of the loX (including “things” such as metaverse) is the wild card that may reshape this.
Ericsson Report Shows People Will Rely on Tech to Cope With Climate
However, respondents said that technologies like AI and smart water, will be essential for us to cope with the new climate. Check the video
ATIS and the O-RAN Alliance Ink Partnership
ATIS and the O-RAN Alliance have signed a memorandum of understanding to “further both organizations’ mutual objectives"
APAC 5G ROI – A Lesson for 6G?
“Wireless carriers are all upgrading networking capabilities to the next generation of 5G, but that does not mean they are making money on the effort,” says technology industry analyst Jeff Kagan.
"In fact, it may be surprising to learn that this upgrade is costing wireless carriers much more than they’re earning from it.”
Self-Sovereign Identity and the Road Beyond 5G
Self-Sovereign Identity, or SSI, looks set to change the dynamics of interactions online. By extension, that will have profound second-order effects on businesses and customers throughout the telecoms world and beyond.
We Asked ChatGPT Its Opinion on 6G – Here Are the Answers
ChatGPT has taken the internet by storm. We conducted an “interview” with the AI about 6G and the results are quite jaw-dropping
Verizon Shuts Down Its 3G Network
US carrier Verizon announced it is shutting down its 3G network. The move would happen in 2019, but the company decided to postpone it
IMT-2030: Gap Analysis
The ITU-R published a document in November called “Future technology trends of terrestrial IMT systems towards 2030 and beyond”. It is exciting to see how much is covered, but peril lies in overlooking what is not.