Research sees development of switch ahead of 6G networks

Researchers from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have contributed to the development of a cutting-edge switch, crucial in telecommunications, capable of functioning at exceptionally high frequencies while consuming less power than conventional technologies. This innovation holds promise for 6G mass…

Nanusens leverages its tech to improve RF front ends for 6G

Nanusens has unveiled a novel solution to improve RF front ends for 6G, leveraging its groundbreaking MEMS-within-CMOS technology. “This builds on and extends the company’s work of using its unique technology to enable the upper 5G bands to be used…

6G Innovation Centre investigates the future of 6G

The unveiling of Surrey University’s 5G/6G Innovation Centre (6GIC) in 2020 represented a major leap towards advancing 6G technology and, for the university, reflected its commitment to creating the next generation of mobile technology to address economic growth and sustainability.…

SK Telecom and Singtel sign MoU to develop telco technology

SK Telecom and Singtel have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of next-generation telecommunications networks. Over the next two years, this partnership aims to drive innovation, improve network performance and security, and…

WBBA releases recommendations to support 5.5G and 6G

The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released Technical Recommendations for networking evolution in the 5.5G era, aiming to meet the rising demand for ubiquitous 10 Gigabits-per-second (Gbps) access across businesses, campuses, and homes. Network 5.5G (Net5.5G) outlines the next-generation data…

NEC develops RoF system

NEC Corporation has developed and demonstrated a radio-over-fibre (RoF) system utilising a 1-bit fibre transmission method, enabling the affordable construction of stable millimetre-wave communication networks for Beyond 5G/6G. This method allows high-frequency analogue signals to be transmitted using an economical…

Viavi Solutions showcasing networking technologies

Viavi Solutions announced that it will present research, solutions, and perspectives on next-generation networking technologies, including 6G, AI, Open RAN (O-RAN), and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), at the IEEE International Communications Conference taking place in Denver, Colorado. The company will also…

Keysight and Ericsson collaborate on pre-6G network

Keysight Technologies and Ericsson have collaborated to develop a pre-standard 6G network proof of concept, which will be presented at the IEEE International Conference on Communications 2024. The demonstration at the show will showcase a prototype 6G protocol stack, using…

How close are we to 6G? Researchers potentially one step closer

As 5G begins its rollout across the globe – a generation of wireless communications technology that brought equal parts fascination and scepticism – researchers are turning their attention to the next generation of wireless communications, that fabled thing: 6G. The…