WILMINGTON, DE — A new industry report released by InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC) paves the way for the transition from 5G-Advanced to the next frontier in wireless technology, 6G. Titled “Driving 5G-Advanced to 6G,” the report outlines crucial enhancements and groundbreaking features expected to define the evolution of wireless networks.
InterDigital’s comprehensive analysis suggests that for 5G-Advanced to effectively set the stage for 6G, development efforts must align with the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) IMT-2030 vision framework. This strategic alignment anticipates 6G to bolster current mobile network capabilities, facilitating immersive and hyper-reliable communication while introducing innovative functionalities geared toward new industrial and enterprise applications.
Rajesh Pankaj, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at InterDigital, emphasized the iterative nature of wireless generation development, saying, “6G will do more than just extend the reach of 5G capabilities; it will also introduce innovative features that empower exciting new applications and experiences in our future.”
The report highlights three groundbreaking capabilities integral to 6G’s potential: integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), native Artificial Intelligence (AI), and ubiquitous connectivity. ISAC, in particular, promises enhanced object detection and tracking, navigation, positioning, and device trustworthiness through a fusion of mobile network operations with radar-like sensing. Meanwhile, native AI aims to create a unified AI framework across all network layers, fostering optimizations and novel services such as distributed computing and adaptive trust systems. Ubiquitous connectivity seeks to provide seamless network access across diverse environments through a blend of satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi technologies.
Dimitris Mavrakis, Senior Research Director at ABI Research, noted, “6G presents a unique opportunity to introduce new innovative features in the cellular network, with sensing, native AI, and ubiquitous connectivity opening new frontiers for redefining the role of the mobile operator in the broader technology space.”
InterDigital’s contributions to the realm of 6G go beyond the publication of reports. The company collaborates with leading universities on 6G-related research and plays a pivotal role in pre-standards and standards bodies through its engineers. Milind Kulkarni, VP and Head of Wireless Labs at InterDigital, highlighted the company’s commitment to ensuring that 6G builds upon a solid foundation established by 5G-Advanced, marking a significant step toward realizing ITU’s ambitious goals under its IMT-2030 vision.
As the telecom industry aligns with these forward-looking objectives, the path from 5G-Advanced to 6G represents not just an extension of existing capabilities but a leap into future possibilities that could redefine connectivity and digital experiences for consumers and enterprises alike.
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