Japan Sets Out To Lead The World In Launching 6G

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6G is on the horizon, but officials will first have to iron out regulations to form a universal standard.

Japan hopes to be the first to draft a proposal for sixth-generation wireless communications, and the manifesto’s backing by solid entities like the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication, Toyota Motor, Panasonic, and academic institutions could accelerate these plans, Nikkei Asia reports. Together, the groups will form the Beyond 5G Promotion Consortium.

6G is anticipated to launch in the 2030s, and when it arrives, it’ll deliver speeds 10 times faster than 5G. The proposal will cover a series of applications, including self-driving technology and the metaverse.

The updated wireless technology, for instance, should significantly reduce lag time for self-driving cars. Even a little delay could have disastrous consequences, so authorities are hoping to limit lag to about one millisecond, less than one-tenth that of 5G.

As the metaverse is anticipated to enable tasks akin to those in the physical world, officials are looking to mandate the accommodation of tens to hundreds of gigabits of data per second during high-traffic periods to support these activities.

For the medical field, 6G could be especially useful for remote surgeries. The current plan is to accelerate data speeds to more than 10 times of 5G capabilities so doctors will be able to perform procedures more adeptly.

The consortium intends to submit its proposal to the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union at a meeting in June. Green-lit suggestions will potentially form a standard for service providers worldwide.

[via Nikkei Asia and Total Teletime, cover photo 243160381 © Elnur | Dreamstime.com]