What nations is in advance stage of developing or implementing 6G technology
Introduction
Several nations are at an advanced stage of developing 6G technology, although implementation is still years away. The countries leading the charge in 6G development are:
United States
Established the Next G Alliance, a private sector partnership to advance North American 6G technology
Investing in research and development through government initiatives and strategic alliances with other countries
Major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Verizon are involved in 6G research
China
Launched an experimental satellite to test terahertz signal transmission for 6G in 2020
Established a national 6G technology research and development working group
Tech giants like Huawei and ZTE are actively involved in 6G research
South Korea
Aims to deploy 6G by 2028, two years ahead of the global consensus
Investing 200 billion won (US$170 million) in 6G research and development until 2026
Major companies like Samsung and LG are heavily involved in 6G development
Japan
Released a “Beyond 5G” roadmap in 2020
Collaborating with the US on a joint investment of US$4.5 billion for 6G development
Established the Beyond 5G Promotion Consortium involving industry players and academic institutions
European Union
Launched the Hexa-X project, led by Nokia, as the European flagship for 6G research
Investing in 6G development through programs like Horizon Europe
Individual countries like Finland and Germany are also making significant contributions to 6G research
Conclusion
All these nations are at the forefront of 6G development, it’s important to note that commercial implementation is not expected until around 2030.
The current focus is primarily on research, standardization efforts, and early proof of concepts.
