BROWSING: 6G
Nokia, Telia claim successful outdoor trial in 6 GHz range
Nokia stated that most operators will need to increase their TDD mid-band spectrum holdings in the second half of the decade given the rate at which data traffic is increasing
Nokia and Telia announced that they have successfully completed a...
Nokia signs R&D deal with Indian transport institute to develop 5G logistics solutions
Nokia has signed a research and development (R&D) deal with the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya university in India, formerly the country’s National Rail and Transportation Institute, to develop 5G and 6G solutions for the country’s transport and logistics sector. Their...
NGA publishes new report focusing on 6G radio technology
The new NGA report focuses on the fundamental 6G designs at the air interface level
ATIS’ Next G Alliance (NGA) has published a new report focusing on 6G radio technology, elaborated by the NGA Technology Working Group.
NGA noted that future...
6G foundry: Make the migration from 5G to 6G a rewarding experience
While there may be many ways to launch a 6G network, the 5G experience suggests that picking the fastest route may not be the most prudent choice in the long run.
Welcome to the second installment of 6G Foundry, where...
NTIA seeks public comment on 6G
Request for comment focuses on non-spectrum aspects of 6G development and timing
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has kicked off a formal public comment period in which it is seeking information on the current state of development of...
Why AI will be the new normal for 5G, 6G RAN (Reader Forum)
Mobile connectivity pervades every aspect of today’s society. Changing lifestyles, remote work, smart automation and the proliferation of cloud-native applications are all driving fundamental changes in mobile network usage patterns. At the same time, technology advances are continually enabling...
Unlock the potential of data and AI in the RAN
It’s easy to imagine how artificial intelligence could benefit communications service providers (CSPs), not least by automating complex operations in radio access networks (RAN). Often though, that story gets boiled down to how AI will “drive down network costs...
KT, Nokia partner to research future 6G technologies
KT and Nokia agreed to collaborate on developing advanced Open RAN technology for 6G mobile communications
Korean carrier KT has partnered with Finnish vendor Nokia to carry out research in the 6G field, Korean press reported.
The two companies agreed...
A leap towards 6G: Spectrum allocation and its global impact
The aftermath of WRC-23 and NTIA’s National Spectrum Strategy
As the curtains closed on the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) in Dubai this past December, the airwaves buzzed with more than radio frequencies. This year’s conference marked a significant step in the...
TDRA unveils 6G roadmap in the United Arab Emirates
The 6G roadmap disclosed by TDRA establishes a schedule kicking off in 2024 with the establishment of a committee
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) telecom regulator TDRA has unveiled a strategy to spearhead research and studies concerning the advancement of...
University of Glasgow develops antenna for future 6G networks
The antenna could help future 6G networks deliver ultra-fast data transfer with high reliability
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed an innovative wireless communications antenna which they say could pave the way for future 6G networks.
The antenna combines...
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...
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...
Docomo, NTT, NEC and Fujitsu develop sub-terahertz 6G device
Docomo and the other three Japanese companies have been jointly conducting R&D on sub-terahertz devices since 2021
Japanese companies NTT Docomo, NTT Corp., NEC and Fujitsu jointly announced the development of a 6G wireless device capable of 100 Gbps transmissions...
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...
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...
Qualcomm focused on making 5G mmWave more cost effective
Repeaters and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces could help simply and quickly extend 5G mmWave coverage
As the demand for mobile broadband capacity in user-dense environments like stadiums continues to increase, Qualcomm continues to work to improve the near-term performance of mmWave...
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...
How can operators benefit from digital twin networks?
In the transition to 5G-Advanced and 6G, dynamic digital twin networks can help operators manage increasing network and service complexity
While digital twins are not a new concept, harnessing real-time network data and putting it into a user-friendly interface to...
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)...
Qualcomm SVP talks wireless R&D philosophy, priorities
As it develops foundational 6G technologies, Qualcomm is focused on delivering “maximum impact” for future use cases, sustainability and network TCO
Qualcomm has been instrumental in developing foundational wireless technologies, as well as using its work to help with relevant...
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...
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,...
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...
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...