Global Scans · 5G And 6G · Weekly Summary

• While 5G will be the dominant network technology in 2025, some companies and researchers may start exploring the early stages of 6G technology, which promises even faster speeds and lower latency. Archynewsy
• In continuation of a three-year partnership established in 2021, Ericsson has extended its R&D partnership with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) until 2026 to continue research related to 5G and 6G technologies. Telecom Review
• While 5G deployment continues worldwide, research into 6G is already yielding innovations that will transform the future of IoT connectivity. ArticleCube
• Telecom operators worldwide are under pressure due to low returns on investment and challenges in monetizing 5G services, which could potentially delay the rollout of 6G technology. The New Indian Express
• U.S. wireless operators are set to receive access to new millimeter-wave (mmWave) spectrum resources in the 42 GHz band that could help boost 5G and potentially 6G network deployments, especially in more limited geographic settings like in-building and private networks. SDxCentral
• Connectivity technologies such as 5G (& 6G from 2030s) and industrial internet will enhance vehicle-to-everything communication, accelerate the development of autonomous driving, and optimize smart manufacturing processes. Research and Markets
• 5G and Beyond: As 5G networks become more widespread, smartphones in 2024 will likely offer enhanced 5G capabilities, potentially even beginning to lay the groundwork for 6G technology. Neal Dougan
• The challenge for the 5G industry in the year ahead will be to find ways to monetize 5G beyond Fixed Wireless Access use cases and to support investment into standalone 5G as the industry readies for 5G Advanced ahead of the 6G era. Ookla
• Chennai-based Polymatech Electronics will set up a semiconductor plant to produce advanced technology of Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor chips enabling working of 5G and 6G technologies in Chhattisgarh. The New Indian Express
• Chennai-based Polymatech Electronics will set up a semiconductor plant to produce advanced technology of Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor chips enabling working of 5G and 6G technologies. The New Indian Express
• 5G technology is already changing how the world connects, and the transition to 6G will further amplify the need for more advanced semiconductors. VMS Consultants | Architectural, Structure Engineering
• Taking steps to build a cybersecurity test strategy now will be invaluable in the coming years as 5G and 6G enable more use cases and unlock greater IoT potential. BizClik Media Ltd.
• Vietnam is expected to become a leader in digital technology and develop new products and services related to artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data, 5G or even 6G networks, and next-generation networks. Nature
• 5G is still on its way being deployed across the world, but it is already the time for academia and industry to shift their attention to beyond 5G or the sixth generation (6G) systems, in order to satisfy the future demands for information and communications technology (ICT) in 2030. IEEE International Conference on Communications
• By 2025, the semiconductor industry will be focusing heavily on chips that can support the high-speed, low-latency demands of 5G and 6G networks. VMS Consultants | Architectural, Structure Engineering
• Improvements promised by 6G will address many of 5G's rough edges In Europe, the first companies to acquire 6G mobile spectrum may not be telecom operators. GSA
• The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission in Thailand has announced plans to auction spectrum in the 2.1 GHz and 2.3 GHz bands early 2025, with the aim of enabling Thai mobile operators to upgrade to 5G-Advanced (5G - A) and pave the way for future 6G systems. RCR Wireless News
• While 6G technology is still in its infancy and is likely years away from use by the general public, it is expected to be significantly faster than the current 5G networks, and to dramatically expand high-speed internet access across the globe. All About The Tech world!
• China will boost efforts to commercially launch 5G-Advanced (5G - A) technologies, which will enable a wide range of applications of artificial intelligence in many sectors and will also pave the way for future 6G systems. RCR Wireless News
• 6G wireless broadband technology is slated to arrive globally, including in India, by 2030 and is expected to pave the way for faster artificial intelligence-powered broadband networks with data speeds over 100 times faster than 5G. Economic Times
• Qualcomm, a key player in wireless innovation, is building on its 5G legacy to explore the possibilities of 6G, which is expected to integrate artificial intelligence, advanced IoT applications, and seamless connectivity between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. Yahoo Tech
• Qualcomm is already looking ahead to 6G technology and future use cases beyond 2030, building on their 5G foundation to create even more amazing possibilities. Nucamp

Last updated: 13 July 2025