Op-Ed: Shared spectrum will be key to 6G
We already have methods to share spectrum in 5G, at least in some regions of the globe Spectrum sharing will be a key part of 6G, simply because there are not enough new big blocks of spectrum to launch fresh...
Remember 5G hype? Here’s what’s actually happening now
While initial 5G hype disappointed, fixed wireless access (FWA) emerged as an unexpected win Most telco execs see limited 5G success so far, viewing it as a long-term play Get the full story — download our free report for insights...
Op-Ed: We need 6G for the trillion-device network
Work on 6G is now well underway, but industry reactions to the forthcoming GSMA mobile standard have ranged from negative (among carriers) to clueless (from trade journalists and analysts). These responses stem from a fundamental failure to grasp the killer...
Prospects for lower 3 GHz look better than ever for 5G
Commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick provided new hope for the 5G industry during his confirmation hearing Lutnick said he leans toward the commercial sector vs. the federal government His comments come as the wireless industry seeks to wrest 3 GHz...
Ericsson CEO: 6G not your ‘normal’ new generation of wireless
Like it or not, 6G is likely to get introduced in 2030 But it will be more of an evolution of 5G rather than a wholesale lift, according to Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm Future wireless “G” upgrade cycles will...
Whiplash alert: Nokia’s week goes from bad to good with 2 big deals
Nokia may be pulling itself out of the doldrums The vendor signed a multi-billion dollar 5G deal and a data center extension with Microsoft Azure Company shares are still down, despite the deals Nokia ended the week on a high...
Are we ready for a private 6G specification?
4G and 5G private networks don’t do spectrum sharing well A professor at the Brooklyn 6G Summit suggested that spectrum sharing will be important for a 6G private networking specification The 3GPP isn’t going to be starting a 6G specification...
6G, Nokia and the mine of the future
Nokia is pushing to develop the digital mine of the future with mining company Vale An SNS analyst said that other pit operators involved could include Rio Tinto, BHP and more The mine development work could take 3 or 4...
AI is increasing 5G traffic. Signs point toward 6G as the answer
AI applications are driving significant increases in uplink traffic on 5G networks A Mobile Experts report predicted that AI-powered apps will push uplink traffic beyond current 5G capacity by 2027 Cisco and other service providers are working to manage AI-generated...
Five things to think about when planning for 6G
Four experts discuss skills and the workforce in the 6G era Themes include soft skills, the battle for talent and changes in approaches to education Meanwhile, AI is really important, but it can’t do everything The next generation of mobile...