BROWSING: 6G

Five core network design considerations from 5G to 6G

The evolution from 5G to 6G core networks includes new requirements for AI, interoperability, positioning, sensing, sustainability and more The current emphasis on bringing cloud-native technology and operating principles into 5G—with the move to a Standalone 5G architecture and cloud-native 5G core the next major...

6G foundry: Rethinking the control plane

As we gear up for the next generation of wireless connectivity, we’re building on everything we’ve learned Welcome to the first installment of 6G foundry, a new limited series of OnQ blog posts where we explore the next generation of wireless connectivity. We’ll share how we...

6G-NTN shows importance of NTNs for 6G in new white paper

NTNs will be critical to the future 6G ecosystem, bridging the gap between traditional terrestrial networks and the new space-based communications The 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks (6G-NTN) project has released a white paper in which the body explores the future of connectivity in the 6G ecosystem. 6G-NTN...

Test and Measurement: Viavi expands city-scale digital twin capabilities at Northeastern University

Viavi Solutions this week highlighted progress in its 6G Forward research program and the evolution of its support for Northeastern University's Institute for Wireless Internet of Things and the Open6G cooperative research center. One of the goals of the research at Northeastern has been...

Why AI holds major promise for spectrum sharing at scale (Reader Forum)

As the U.S. prepares for future conflicts where victory will hinge on using data to accelerate decision making, integrating 5G and 6G technology into the military’s war-fighting capabilities is critical in maintaining a competitive advantage. Yet, sharing the limited spectrum dedicated to 5G with...

What’s next for 5G Open RAN and 6G?

An interview with Ganesh Shenbagaraman, Head of Standards and Ecosystems at Radisys Corporation The telecom industry is currently seeing good momentum for Open RAN adoption and deployment. Recently, RCR Wireless News caught up with Ganesh Shenbagaraman, Head of Standards and Ecosystems at Radisys, to talk...

Access to more spectrum means more economic and national security

In addition to advanced wireless R&D, Qualcomm is working to ensure adequate spectrum is made available for the future of 5G-Advanced and 6G The technical standardization work on 5G-Advanced is well underway, and the work on 6G is hitting a major ramp. Assuming a 10-year...

Giga-MIMO is the foundation for wide-area 6G

The evolution from massive MIMO to Giga-MIMO will facilitate fast, cost-effective 6G deployment  Global consensus around 7.1 GHz to 8.4 GHz as a prime 6G candidate band, along with broader interest in the upper mid-band (7 GHz to 16 GHz) for future mobile broadband services,...

Nvidia unveils 6G research cloud platform

The Nvidia 6G research cloud platform is comprised of Nvidia's aerial omniverse digital twin for 6G Nvidia announced the availability of a 6G research platform that will allow researchers to develop the next phase of wireless technology. The Nvidia 6G Research Cloud platform is open, flexible...

Qualcomm inaugurates new design center in India

The new facility inaugurated by Qualcomm required a total investment of $22 million U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm has inaugurated its design center in Chennai, India, according to Indian press reports. The new facility was inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics & IT and...

Ericsson boosts 5G-A, 6G initiatives in Turkey

Ericsson and Türk Telekom have signed a MoU during MWC Barcelona 2024 to cooperate on exploring the 6G ecosystem and its application areas Swedish vendor Ericsson has announced two separate developments with Turkish operators to cooperate in different fields including 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and 6G. In the...

Nokia inks partnership to boost 6G research in India

Under the partnership, Nokia and IISc will work together in Nokia’s newly inaugurated 6G Lab in Bengaluru Finnish vendor Nokia announced it is expanding its 6G commitment to India by partnering with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to jointly research 6G technologies and 6G...

5G-Advanced: Unfolding a new journey for a boundless digital future

2024 is being recognized as the inaugural year of the evolution of 5G-Advanced. In the coming years, 5G-Advanced is poised to flourish, unlocking further potential and laying the foundation for the future development of 6G. Li Xiaotong, Vice President of ZTE Corporation, elaborates on...

Docomo, NTT add partners for 6G collaboration scheme

SK Telecom and Rohde & Schwarz are now part of this global 6G collaboration Japanese companies NTT Docomo and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) have added two new partners to their collaborative 6G trials with global vendors and carriers. The two Japanese companies said that...

SK Telecom, NTT Docomo unveil technical outlook on vRAN

A new, joint white paper reviews the future prospects of vRAN base station equipment for use by telecommunications operators Japanese operator NTT Docomo and South Korean carrier SK Telecom have released a white paper summarizing the technical outlook for base station equipment using virtualization technology. The...

The golden bands and the future of 6G (Reader Forum)

World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) 2023 concluded just two months ago, but its decisions on next-generation spectrum are already having a big impact on 6G. This month an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) meeting in Geneva hosted spectrum experts seeking to chart 6G’s next steps. Meanwhile...

InterDigital Webinar: What’s Ahead for 5G Advanced

Following the publication of the State of 5G Advanced report, written by ABI Research and commissioned by InterDigital, this webinar will introduce some of the exciting news and opportunities 5G Advanced will make for the telecoms ecosystem and on our path towards 6G. 5G...

Reimagine the Future with Boldyn Networks ft. Christos Karmis

Dive into the future of connectivity with Carrie Charles on the latest episode of '5G Talent Talk'. Join us as we sit down with Christos Karmis, the visionary US CEO of Boldyn Networks, for an exclusive peek into the world of cutting-edge network connectivity...

Samsung signs 6G partnership with Princeton University

Samsung Electronics plans to commercialize as-yet-unstandardized 6G by 2030 Samsung Research America (SRA), which is a research and development organization of Samsung Electronics, has partnered with Princeton University with the aim of shaping the future of 6G wireless and networking systems. SRA has become a founding...

Ericsson, Indian Statistical Institute sign joint research agreement

Ericsson said that the agreement with ISI will be valid for a three-year period Swedish vendor Ericsson announced that it has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) for multiple research activities, the former said in a release. The agreement, which will...

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Microsoft to test sub-THz for wireless data center links

Sub-terahertz frequencies will be tested in an indoor-only environment for high-throughput data links Microsoft is going to test indoor sub-terahertz wireless links as a potential supplement to wired links in data centers, according to documents filed with the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology. Sub-terahertz...

6G connections to reach 290 million by 2029: Juniper Research

Juniper Research said the initial 6G networks will be deployed around 2029 Global 6G connections are forecast to reach 290 million by 2030, according to a recent study by Juniper Research. Future 6G networks are initially expected to be commercially launched in 2029, according to the...

China Mobile claims it launched world’s first ‘6G’ test satellite

China Mobile also said it plans to conduct in-orbit experiments based on these test satellites China Mobile, the world's largest telecom operator by mobile subscribers, said it has successfully launched what it claims to be the world's first satellite to test 6G architecture, Chinese newspaper...