Since the advent of 5G, internet speeds have seen a significant increase. Many problems like video buffering are now a thing of the past. While 5G is currently the fastest network in many countries in the world, work has already begun on its next-generation successor. Trials of 6G services are currently going on in China, where internet speed has broken all previous records. These are being called “Pre-6G” trials, which started just a few days ago. Reports show that these trials have shown speeds 10 times higher than 5G.
Testing 6G on existing 5G infrastructure
According to reports, these trials were started in Nanjing city of Jiangsu province of China. The results not only showed speeds up to 10 times that of 5G, but also a number of advanced features, including ultra-high bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and AI integration. However, no specific information has been given yet about how AI was integrated into this network. It is worth noting that China is investing heavily in 6G technology, related applications and talent development in this field. There is also speculation that when 6G is officially launched, its actual operational speeds may be even higher than those seen during these trials.
Holographic communication will become possible with 6G
It is widely believed that the advent of 6G technology will completely change the landscape of the entire communication industry. During the trials, engineers also tested the potential uses of 6G in various fields. These areas include low altitude surveillance, industrial manufacturing and holographic communication etc. Of these, holographic communication stands out as a particularly interesting possibility. It is said that 6G will make holographic communication a reality. If you like to chat with a friend on a video call, 6G-enabled holographic technology will let you see a digital projection—or “hologram”—of them right next to you.
When can we expect the launch of 6G technology?
Work on this technology is currently underway in many places around the world, and the development process is still in the early stages. If everything goes as expected, it is estimated that it will be launched in select countries in 2028. Qualcomm’s CEO has also expressed hope that 6G technology will arrive by 2028. As far as India is concerned, according to reports, 6G testing is expected to begin by 2028. As a result, Indian users may have to wait a little longer.