A recent report by Nikkei indicated that Japan has begun planning a comprehensive strategy for “post-5G” (6G) technology that achieves communication speeds 10 times faster than 5G by 2030. Japan’s largest carrier NTT Docomo has now begun drawing up a strategy to be a leader in 6G technology towards achieving the 2030 commercial launch plan.
The mobile operator Friday released a white paper outlining its views on 5G evolution and 6G communications technology, noting mobile communication systems typically evolve into the next generation over a period of about ten years.
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The report touches on related technical concepts and the expected diverse use cases of evolving 5G and new 6G communication technologies, along with the components of the technology and performance targets.
Docomo, which started its 5G research in 2010, said in a statement it will promote cooperation among government, industry and academia, along with diverse stakeholders. It said it would continue to research and develop its technology to enable the further evolution of mobile communications. Areas of focus include pioneering new frequency bands including terahertz frequencies and developing ultra-low energy and ultra-low-cost communications.
Japan’s earlier statement also detailed that the country will invest $2.03 billion in the research and development of 6G. It’s expected to provide a speed 10 times faster than what the world will witness in terms of 5G technology, which sounds freaking ridiculous.
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