6G – Vision: Market: Drivers – Qualcomm white paper
Today, the fifth generation (5G) of mobile networks is being commercially deployed worldwide.
The momentum continues to grow as expanding coverage and capacity unlock a rich array of new 5G devices and services. In parallel, 5G technologies are evolving into 5G Advanced, a second wave of technology innovations that can deliver on the full promise of 5G. The inaugural release of 3GPP Release 18 will establish the technology roadmap for 5G Advanced, including advanced technologies that will fuel future wireless enhancement and further expansion.
While the advancement of wireless technologies is continuous, there is a natural cadence of a new mobile generation emerging approximately every ten years. The goal of the next-generation platform is to bring major leaps in performance and efficiency that are not currently achievable. As 5G Advanced evolves, an early vision for 6G is emerging. Besides garnering the latest technology advancements and continuing the quest to address economic growth and societal sustainability goals, 6G will also bring new possibilities for enhanced experiences and use cases.
6G will be more than just a new radio technology. It is envisioned as a smart, wireless communication fabric that connects people and things, and also as a platform that can sustain the continued expansion of the connected intelligent edge. Beyond enhanced communication capabilities, 6G will also fully unleash the synergistic potential of artificial intelligence (AI), integrated sensing, and novel green technologies. 6G will build on the evolutionary, technical foundation established by 5G Advanced and usher in revolutionary technologies to become the unified innovation platform for 2030 and beyond.
This paper describes the role that Qualcomm is playing in preparing the evolution of 5G Advanced into 6G. Readers will learn about our work on six research vectors in mobile innovation:
6G – Vision: Market: Drivers – Qualcomm white paper
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