China has recently started preparations for 6G technology by launching a programme comprising regional pilots to identify potential use cases and make other advances towards eventual commercial rollout, according to state-owned news agency Xinhua .
The “joint ministry-provincial collaborative pilot program”, announced by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), involves general research into 6G and how it fits into the wider mix of current and emerging technologies.
Among the focuses is exploration of potential applications for the network tailored to specific demand in the regions where the trials are set to take place, including smart maritime operations and use cases for manufacturing.
MIIT’s general aims for the project include the integration of communications infrastructure with AI, satellite and wireless sensing, alongside R&D into new base station technology and other network kit.
The news agency noted the move was intended to support eventual commercial rollout of the technology, which is expected around 2030.
MIIT’s announcement comes around a month after it gave the green light for regional trials in the 6GHz band.
Source: Mobile World Live
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