Major US telecommunications companies have joined forces with other wireless industry organizations to pursue research and development for 6G technology.
The initiative, known as the Next G Alliance, aims to ensure North America plays a leading role in defining the next generation of wireless communications and guiding its eventual commercial deployment.
Susan Miller, CEO and President of ATIS, said:
“As countries around the globe advance ambitious 6G research and development programs, it is essential that North American industry collaborates to create a unified roadmap that strengthens its position as a global leader in the coming decade.
The Next G Alliance delivers precisely that—from early research through to commercialization—and it lays the groundwork for a dynamic marketplace for North American innovation in future generations of mobile technology.”
Founding members of the alliance include AT&T, Bell Canada, Ciena, Ericsson, Facebook, InterDigital, JMA Wireless, Microsoft, Nokia, Qualcomm, Samsung, TELUS, Telnyx, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. Additional founding participants will be announced.
The alliance is organized around three primary objectives:
- Develop a comprehensive national roadmap for 6G research, standards, and deployment.
- Align stakeholders across industry, government, and academia on shared priorities to influence policy and funding decisions.
- Identify strategies to accelerate the adoption of 6G across new markets and business sectors.
For now, 5G deployment remains the immediate focus for carriers. Most operators estimate it will take roughly a decade to complete nationwide 5G coverage in the United States.
Still, planning for the next generation of wireless technology is important to maintain competitive advantage and shape future services and applications.
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