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.