China has introduced three crucial 6G technology standards through the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), marking a major step forward in shaping the global framework for future telecommunications. These standards aim to enhance scenarios outlined in the ITU’s 2030 international mobile telecommunications framework, including immersive communication, ultra-reliable low-latency performance, and AI integration, according to a report by The South China Morning Post.
Support for the development of 6G
The report cited Cui Kai, associate research director at consulting firm IDC, who said immersive communication includes more than just virtual reality (VR) or multimedia displays, and extends to any service that demands high bandwidth, low latency and high reliability.
The standards were officially approved on July 26 during a plenary session of Study Group 13 of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector, which focuses on future networks and emerging technologies.
The initiative was supported by Hu Honglin of the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI), the Chinese Academy of Sciences and China Telecom. With two decades of experience in communications technology, Hu is a key figure in information-centric networks, according to the report.
Regional differences in 6G adoption
As telecommunications evolve from 4G to 5G and now 6G, setting standards remains crucial. Industry experts and businesses aspire to participate in the development of these standards to gain an early competitive advantage.
However, there are still differences in technical approaches to 6G, as highlighted by Liu Guangyi, CTO of the Wireless Department of the China Mobile Research Institute, in a March academic paper, the report said.
Liu noted that operators in Europe and the United States, where 5G rollout has been slower, are showing less enthusiasm for 6G development, while operators in East Asia, such as China Mobile, Japan’s Docomo and Korea’s SKT, are more proactive.
The new standards address various 6G requirements, such as secure content transmission, data updates, and system performance evaluation. They also describe functionalities for immersive and AI-based services.
The report quoted Cui as saying that features added to the system, such as fast calculation capabilities, improve handling of incoming information, enhance task distribution and allow for self-assessment and adjustments as needed.
According to SARI’s website, this development will further elevate the institute’s global reputation in information-centric networking and lay a solid foundation for future 6G standards.
What is 6G technology?
The sixth generation of wireless technology, which will follow 5G, is currently in development and is expected to be commercially launched around 2030. 6G aims to significantly advance wireless technology by offering even faster speeds, lower latency, and greater bandwidth compared to its predecessor.
6G technology is expected to achieve speeds of microseconds and latency up to 1,000 times lower than 5G technology. This new technology is expected to support up to three 160 megahertz (MHz) bandwidth channels. In addition, 6G technology will integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities.
Enhanced security measures will be a key feature of 6G networks, providing robust protection against cyber threats and signal interference. In addition, 6G is designed to be more energy efficient, with the ability to reduce capacity during periods of low demand.
First published: September 13, 2024 | 1:41 PM IS
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