Global Scans · 5G And 6G · Weekly Summary

• China will boost efforts to commercially launch 5G-Advanced (5G - A) technologies, which will enable a wide range of applications of artificial intelligence in many sectors and will also pave the way for future 6G systems. RCR Wireless News
• 6G wireless broadband technology is slated to arrive globally, including in India, by 2030 and is expected to pave the way for faster artificial intelligence-powered broadband networks with data speeds over 100 times faster than 5G. Economic Times
• Qualcomm, a key player in wireless innovation, is building on its 5G legacy to explore the possibilities of 6G, which is expected to integrate artificial intelligence, advanced IoT applications, and seamless connectivity between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. Yahoo Tech
• Qualcomm is already looking ahead to 6G technology and future use cases beyond 2030, building on their 5G foundation to create even more amazing possibilities. Nucamp
• The 6G network, expected to be rolled out between 2024 and 2030, will facilitate advanced technological applications like smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and AI-driven systems by providing higher bandwidth, improved data transfer speeds, and more reliable connections compared to 5G. Mobility Foresights
• Although a 5G mobile network is expected to be rolled out across all urban areas by 2025, the world is already thinking about its successor: a sixth-generation or 6G-network to be rolled out in early 2030s. Science|Business
• The Third Wave, marketed as supporting future industry and society, requires 5G and 6G technologies begun in 2020 and expected to mature by 2030. Lobbyists for Citizens
• The talent supply-demand gap in India in the Telecom sector will be widened in 5G, 6G technology development in absence of upskilling and reskilling of workers. National Skills Network
• The talent supply-demand gap in India's fledgling telecom industry will further widen in the 5G-era and amid sixth-generation (6G) technology development in the future in the absence of constant upskilling and reskilling of workers. ETTelecom
• By investing in advanced research and development, Europe could pioneer innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 5G/6G communications. Trade Horizons
• A project led by Spire Global (Glasgow) will further develop technology to supply unique weather forecasting data to global weather prediction centers, while ETL Systems will advance revolutionary ground equipment that links satellites to 5G and 6G mobile networks, improving connectivity. GOV.UK
• While the world is still grappling with the full potential of 5G, researchers and industry leaders are already peering into the future, envisioning the next generation of mobile communication - 6G. GizChina Media
• The squeeze that was put on manufacturing forced a recognition of how far Europe has fallen behind in the development of more advanced chips that will underpin new technologies and industries of the future, such as artificial intelligence, 5G and 6G, Internet of Things and cloud computing. Science|Business
• NEC says that, going forward, it will continue to develop technologies aimed at achieving high-speed, high-capacity, cost-effective wireless communications for 5G Advanced and 6G. Semiconductor Today
• Due to the success achieved by the fifth generation (5G) networks regarding fast and good quality signal transmission compared to the previous generation, the world is currently expecting much faster and better communication in the sixth generation (6G) as the following generation network. MDPI
• Building on the possibilities of 5G networks is the ongoing development of 6G networks, set to become commercially available by 2030. FreightWaves
• The preference for advanced connectivity technology, which includes 5G and 6G, will continue to drive growth and investment in edge computing to the tune of $166 billion. TechRepublic
• A team of US researchers, including one of Indian-origin, is developing smartphone technologies that will use current 5G and emerging 6G wireless systems to view and map the surrounding environment. DT next
• Work is starting on the first phase of 5G/6G research projects, many of which will play a crucial role in the definition of next generation networks. Capacity Media

Last updated: 26 January 2025