The first 6G wireless standards are expected by 2030, and Europe wants to avoid making the same mistakes as it did in the slow uptake of 5G
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Europe may still be lagging behind when it comes to 5G uptake, but attention is already turning to the race for the next generation of wireless technology and ensuring it delivers on its promises this time.
When work began on 5G more than a decade ago, developers promised it would support applications ranging from self-driving cars to remote surgery, many of which have failed to materialise.
“All that hype, and the slow rollout of 5G, maybe led to a bit more pragmatism when it comes to approaching 6G,” said Alain Mourad, senior director at global wireless technology company InterDigital.
He says enhancements to 5G that are underway, known as 5G-Advanced, should make up 70% to 80% of 6G capabilities. The rest will be…
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