Global Scans · 5G And 6G · Weekly Summary

• [New] Building 6G: As 5G becomes widespread, research into 6G systems will start to shape plans for the year 2030. Medium
• The ripple effects extend beyond Xiaomi's own ecosystem: its success in semiconductor design could catalyze growth in China's third-generation semiconductor materials and AI chip supply chains, which are critical for 5G/6G infrastructure and electric vehicles (EVs). Ainvest
• 3GPP Release 20, expected in 2027, will further enhance new 5G - A capabilities and initiate a bridge to 6G technology. Telecom Ramblings
• Allocating the upper 6GHz band to Wi-Fi would be a missed opportunity to strengthen Europe's 5G and 6G ecosystems. TelecomLead
• In 2026, as edge computing, 5G/6G deployment, and IoT devices become more common, we will witness big assaults coming from the weakest embedded device instead of the main data center. Forbes
• While 5G adoption is already widespread, the development of 6G is expected to unlock even greater possibilities by 2025, including ultra-low latency, higher bandwidth, and seamless connectivity. SavvycomSoftware

Last updated: 14 December 2025