BROWSING: 6G

Fujitsu unveils 1FINITY for global network push

Fujitsu plans to transfer four of its group companies and their related companies to 1FINITY In sum – what you need to know: New spin-off, new strategy – Fujitsu will launch 1FINITY on July 1, 2025, consolidating its network products business, including optical gear and O-RAN-compliant...

InterDigital on 6G: ‘We have to be very selective’

The head of InterDigital's Wireless Lab weighs in on AI in a 6G context Some hard questions are being asked of 6G these days: Is it inevitable? How risky will it be? Is 5G good enough for most of what most people want to do?...

How Open RAN, NTN and AI are the 6G we can already see

The evolution of wireless technologies is a continuous process with each generation building upon the previous one to refine capabilities and introduce innovations. While 6G is currently in its research phase, several complementary technologies developing alongside 5G provide a glimpse of what the next...

From space to holograms, Qualcomm is exploring the future of connected experiences

Working with partners, Qualcomm is testing non-terrestrial network-based cellular connectivity, as well as the integration of non-terrestrial and terrestrial networks As 6G begins to take shape through international research and early standardization efforts, Qualcomm is placing strategic emphasis on technologies that push beyond the boundaries...

Capacity, cost and coverage—Qualcomm on 6G priorities

As 6G standardization work ramps, Qualcomm is driving network capabilities forward while being mindful of operators’ TCO concerns The 3GPP officially began the process of 6G standardization with a workshop in March, meant to develop consensus ahead of launching a study item under Release 20...

RCR news brief: StarHub, Samsung, IDC and more

Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, RCR news brief highlights...

Qualcomm’s 6G blueprint—Evolving the network, revolutionizing the experience

With 6G standardization work officially underway, Qualcomm is working to make its R&D work a commercial reality As the world begins shaping the 6G era, Qualcomm is taking a dual-track approach: building on the strengths of 5G while pursuing transformative new capabilities. During an interview...

RCR news brief: Ericsson, Telefonica, Nokia and more

  Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, RCR news brief highlights...

Getting ready for the next era of wireless connectivity: Global 6G technology standardization to begin soon

Qualcomm's delegation to the recent 3GPP 6G Workshop discussed use cases, system design priorities and principles Our vision for 6G is an innovation platform connecting an expansive compute and intelligence fabric for the next decade and beyond. It is a new wireless system that builds...

Why does 6G need advanced Wi-Fi?

The ITU identified the need for increased indoor connectivity in 6G systems — and that means Wi-Fi For the first time, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) identified ubiquitous connectivity as a requirement for 6G systems. Dean Bubley, who is an analyst with Disruptive Analysis and...

RCR news brief: EE, Vodafone, ZTE and more

Editor's note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, RCR news brief highlights...

NVIDIA unveils AI-driven 6G partnerships with T-Mobile US, MITRE and others

The collaborations are anchored in an AI-native wireless network stack built on the NVIDIA AI Aerial platform During NVIDIA GTC, taking place this week, the chip company announced a series of partnerships with industry leaders, including T-Mobile, MITRE, Cisco, ODC and Booz Allen Hamilton, to...

LG Uplus unveils its vision for the 6G field

LG Uplus presented its 6G development strategy under the so-called S.I.X. (Sustainability, Intelligence, eXpansion) framework Korean carrier LG Uplus shared its approach to future 6G network development and key focus areas at the 3GPP 6G Workshop, held earlier this month in Incheon, South Korea. The 3GPP...

Rohde & Schwarz White Paper: Fundamentals of THz technology for 6G

The prospect of offering large contiguous frequency bands to meet the demand for extremely high data transfer rates in the Tbit/s range is making terahertz (THz) waves a key research area for the next generation of wireless communications (6G). This white paper offers an overview...

6G apps will be enabled by digital twins and FWA, says NGA

NGA noted that the Fixed Wireless Access white paper covers how FWA services in 6G will play a crucial role in increasing digital equity ATIS’ Next G Alliance (NGA) announced the release of two new white papers pivotal in shaping the 6G future: 6G Digital...

Samsung, KDDI Research to power future 6G networks with AI

Samsung and KDDI will research AI-driven solutions to optimize the design and operation of D-MIMO systems Korean vendor Samsung Electronics and KDDI Research, the R&D institute of Japanese telecommunications service provider KDDI, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for joint research into the...

India eyes global leadership in 6G space: Minister

India’s Bharat 6G Alliance had signed several agreement with countries such as U.S., South Korea, Japan, Germany, Finland, Brazil and the U.K. to boost 6G research activities BARCELONA–India’s Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined the country’s ambitious telecommunications plans during a presentation to journalists at...

#TBT: C Band auction concludes; is 6G a $1tn industry?; DT kicks off 5G SA trials … this week in 2021

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! C Band auction...

NGMN unveils key principles for the evolution towards 6G

NGMN noted that future initiatives will focus on migration strategies, seamless coexistence with 5G networks as well as new capabilities required for 6G adoption The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has released a new framework outlining the guiding principles for the evolution of mobile...

Samsung Electronics unveils new 6G white paper

Samsung noted that this latest white paper examines key trends shaping 6G standardization and future mobile communications Samsung Electronics has released a new 6G white paper titled “AI-Native & Sustainable Communication,” exploring the latest advancements in next-generation mobile communication technologies. Building upon its first 6G white...

The market is stabilizing…but not how you think (Analyst Angle)

The mobile industry has been camped out in the winter of 5G like it’s Valley Forge.   Getting pretty hungry here and the old boots have holes in them. The end of 2023 was painful, and 2024 was worse. During the past two weeks, Nokia...

Test and Measurement: ATIS expands Open RAN MVP

Standards body ATIS has released an updated version of its Open RAN Minimum Viable Profile (Open RAN MVP), or minimum, common technical requirements for North American operators. The initial Open RAN MVP, a common set of baseline capabilities that vendors can use as indicative of...

Keysight opens 6G research lab in Spain

Keysight said the new facility is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of 6G technology Keysight Technologies and the University of Malaga (UMA) have officially launched a state-of-the-art 6G research and innovation laboratory. In a release, the U.S. company noted that this new facility is...

ETSI establishes new industry specification group for 6G

ETSI noted that the initiative seeks to foster industry consensus on advanced multiple access methods aligned with 3GPP specifications The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI),  an independent, non-profit organization responsible for developing globally applicable standards for information and communication technologies (ICT), has announced the creation...