6G Network

What is 6G?

The sixth generation of wireless technology is known as 6G. Following on from 4G and 5G, a 6G network uses higher frequency bands and flexible, cloud-based networking technology to provide unheard-of speeds and microsecond latency.

We have always been headed toward a 6G world because technology advances constantly and standards take a while to develop. The concept of 6G at this early stage of 5G development just highlights how swiftly this technology advances.

Originally developed for mobile phones, 6G technology now has a considerably broader range of applications, including smart homes, agriculture, transportation, and healthcare networks. The approach will result in a seamless connection between the internet and daily life for the average person.

When will 6G be available?

Around 2030, 6G is anticipated to be accessible. Most experts believe that given that new wireless communication standards appear roughly every ten years. But nothing is definite; even the designation “6G” could, at some point, lose favor and be changed to something different.

Benefits of 6G

On a 6G network, everything that you do now that requires a network connection will be significantly better. Literally, every single advancement that 5G makes will be upgraded and made much better on a 6G network.

With 5G, we’re already going to have more potent VR and AR systems, as well as connected smart farms and cities, AI that’s at our fingertips, intelligent robots working in factories, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, and more. All of those areas will continue to receive more support from 6G, which will also offer more bandwidth, which will ultimately spur even more innovation.

What will 6G look like

Although it is difficult to predict exactly what 6G will look like, it is likely to entail a high degree of automation and connectivity in automobiles, drones, mobile devices, homes, and industries. Additionally, it will use cutting-edge “edge computing” and artificial intelligence to make networks more sophisticated, utilizing extremely high internet rates and zero latency to coordinate intricate systems like stock markets and traffic.

European Vision for the 6G

In the field of 6G research, the European Union is on the forefront of the field. The EU released its first 6G request for proposals earlier this year as part of the EU Horizon Europe research, scientific, and innovation instrument 2021–2027. The successor to 5G cellular technology is 6G (sixth-generation wireless), and deployment will start in 2029 or 2030.