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What is 6G
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With speeds that are potentially hundreds of times faster than 5G combined with total global network coverage, 6G is poised to transform the future and deliver revolutionary advancements in AI and automation.

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Incredible Speeds

6G won’t just be faster than 5G — it could be one of the biggest jumps in speed we’ve ever seen from a new technology, with estimates putting it at anywhere from hundreds of gigabits per second (Gbps) to over 1 terabit per second (Tbps). With 5G topping out at around 1Gbps in real world use, that would put 6G at either hundreds or thousands of times faster, allowing for instantaneous downloads of 4K movies, and large apps and games. And with latency potentially dropping well below 1 millisecond (ms) too, 6G could allow for competitive online VR gaming with no lag.

An end to coverage black spots

Combined with an increased reliance on satellites, it’s expected that 6G could bring near complete global coverage, so you can get a connection wherever you are in the world – no matter how remote. That’s not just useful – allowing you to get online and stay in touch with friends, family, and colleagues – it’s also potentially life-saving, as you’ll be able to make emergency calls whether you’re at the top of a mountain, deep in a jungle, or out at sea.

Revolutionising AI, AR, and VR

6G’s high speeds, low latency, and comprehensive coverage will also help boost AI, AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality), as these tools require some combination of those things to reliably run at their best. Think holographic video calls, remote surgeries, streamed VR, real-world adverts that change based on who’s looking at them, and instant responses from AI. All possible almost wherever you are.

Aiding automation and the Internet of Things

All of 6G’s upgrades will also help it enable widespread automation, from self-driving cars where split-second response times are critical, to automated factories and farms which may be in rural areas with poor Wi-Fi coverage. The massively increased spectrum capacity on 6G will also allow far more devices to be connected per square kilometre, meaning that everything from lamp posts to bins to road sensors can all talk to each other and be managed by AI, for optimised smart cities. The same tech will also deliver the next generation of smart homes, making all your devices smarter and more connected. 

6G technology is poised to be the next transformative leap in wireless communications, building on the foundation laid by 5G.

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