Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications has made a significant advancement in telecommunications by establishing a field test network capable of 6G transmission using existing 4G infrastructure.
Jan 04, 2025
Engineers from the Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications have made a significant advancement in telecommunications by establishing a field test network capable of 6G transmission using existing 4G infrastructure, according to a news report.
The experimental network employs a novel technique known as semantic communication, reportedly achieving a tenfold enhancement in crucial communication metrics, including capacity, coverage, and efficiency.
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The commercial availability of 6G internet services is anticipated around 2030, with ongoing efforts to finalise 6G standards potentially concluding by the end of this decade. 6G networks are projected to utilize higher frequencies than current 5G networks, offering significantly higher capacity and reduced latency.
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Several countries are competing to develop the next generation of communication technology. With standards expected to be established as early as next year. Japan, in collaboration with companies like NTT Docomo and Sony, aims to develop key 6G technologies by 2025, with “beyond 5G” services slated for 2030.
