Japanese Telecom consortium unveils 6G technology

A consortium of four Japanese telecommunication companies has launched 6G internet technology which it claims is 10 times faster than 5G at its peak and 500 times faster than an average 5G smartphone.

The consortium comprising of DOCOMO, NTT Corporation, NEC Corporation and Fujitsu, which came together for this project in 2021 has been jointly researching and developing sub-terahertz devices, anticipating the arrival of the 6G technology era, according to Interesting Engineering.

The gadget is capable of achieving data transmission rates of 100 gigabits per second (Gbps) and operates effectively within a range of up to 330 feet (100 meters), the companies said.

6G (sixth-generation wireless) networks will be able to use higher frequencies than 5G networks and provide substantially higher capacity and much lower latency. One of the goals of the 6G internet is to support one microsecond latency communications.

“A two-hour, medium-quality Netflix movie streamed to a phone is around 1.5 GB in size, so in practical terms we’re looking at being able to shift eight or nine of these films every single second using the new 6G”, the consortium said.

Meanwhile, European Commission said it has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan on digital identities and trust services.

“It will simplify processes, boosting online commerce and creating new business opportunities. From AI to 6G, we work together with Japan for a secure digital future”, the Commission said in a social media post.

Experts suggest that the potential for seamless high-speed connectivity in future technologies is unlimited, enabling capabilities like ultra-HD video streaming, real-time control in autonomous vehicles, and much much more. Ummid