Terahertz for 6G? Not so fast, US Department of Defense Argues
“Do we really need to go up to the millimetre wave for 6G?” This question would hardly have been asked in 2019 when studies about the feasibility of the next generation of mobile internet started. Five years later, Thomas Rondeau, Principal Director of the US Department of Defense’s FutureG Office, makes a strong case for […]
Guest Post: A CEO’s Guide To Cutting Supply Chain Emissions
Companies everywhere are coming under pressure to reduce emissions and become more sustainable. While many countries and companies have net-zero targets, 6G is the first generation where the ITU has also built sustainability into the overall design specifications. In the wake of the UN’s Sustainable Energy Week Alan Riley, Director at epi Consulting, outlines the […]
Future Telco Conversations Highlight Culture Clashes Ahead
Last week we saw a clash of cultures and philosophies around the next generation of telecoms. In a typical scenario, the market will decide which of these becomes the dominant approach. However, the telecoms world is atypical insofar as there are bottlenecks such as the standards bodies which can limit the nature of the market. […]
Taste of the Autumn: 6G Profit, Policy & Tech Moves This Week
It’s been a busy week for 6G-related news this week. Here’s a round-up of some of the items that caught our eye: Open and Profitable 6G 6GSymposium in Washington DC created a stir with remarks from FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks emphasising the co-evolution of 6G and Open RAN. The FCC is committing $900 million in […]
FCC Committed to Open RAN as 6G Enabler, Commissioner Starks Says
If there is one trending topic in the telecommunications industry that will help enable 6G, it’s Open RAN. At least, that is FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks’ stance. Speaking at the 6GSymposium Fall 2024, Starks made the case for disaggregation, stating that it will offer several alternatives for challenges that the operators face today. “While 6G […]
