The development of 6G cellular service is already sparking conversations and research, even as 5G continues its global rollout. To bring 6G to life, major advancements will be needed across multiple areas—from infrastructure to policy and technology. Below, we’ll explore the key factors that will determine how and when 6G can become a reality. 1. […]
As the world races towards advanced communication technologies, telecom engineers and researchers face significant challenges in testing their 5G and 6G prototypes. A major hurdle is finding an accessible and versatile testbed that mirrors real-world conditions without hefty costs or restrictive usage terms. The new IEEE 5G/6G Innovation Testbed aims to address these challenges, providing […]
The history of cellular networks is a fascinating journey of technological innovation and societal transformation. From the rudimentary first-generation systems to the sophisticated 5G networks, each generation has significantly impacted how we communicate, work, and live. Today, discussions about 5G Advanced and 6G services promise even greater advancements. 1G: The Birth of Cellular Communication The […]
Nokia Bell Labs and Keysight Technologies have partnered in order to verify the performance of 5G-Advanced and 6G transceiver (TRX) modules. Nokia is looking to accelerate research and development critical to supporting 5G-Advanced and 6G use cases. These are use cases which leverage millimeter wave (mmWave) and sub-terahertz (THz) frequencies to wirelessly transmit large amounts […]
5G Advanced is the next step before we get to 6G. This cellular standard promises to enhance current 5G networks with organic updates, and will also introduce major new functionality primarily targeting enterprise networking. New features include Sidelink, Reduced Capability (RedCap) and advanced positioning. 5G Advanced will be specified by The 3rd Generation Partnership Project […]
With 5G networking becoming more widely available, we’re now learning more about future technologies – 5G Advanced and 6G. According to AT&T news, AT&T has asked the FCC for two, two-year experimental licenses that will be used to “demonstrate the functionality and capabilities” of these newer wireless systems. The carrier will be performing tests out […]
