AJURALO JOHNSON
While many countries are still struggling to deploy Fifth Generation (5G) services, a consortium of Japanese tech companies has unveiled a high-speed 6G prototype device. The wireless 6G device is capable of ultra-high 100 Gbps transmission in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz bands at distances of up up 100 meters. This is approximately 20 times faster than current 5G networks.
As 5G adoption increases across the continent, the industry is already working on the next generation of cellular technology.
The consortium consists of DOCOMO, NTT Corporation, NEC Corporation, and Fujitsu Limited. The device which has been in development since 2021 has been in “anticipation of the coming 6G era.”
As technology advancements continue, there’s a growing need for more compute and connectivity. 6G connectivity promises high-capacity wireless communication, ultra-HD video streaming, and lower latency. In addition, it should also keep up with the increasing communication demands for AI and IoT systems. This will help in applications such as real-time control in autonomous vehicles.
