In many places, the expansion of the 5G networks has not yet been completed. Nevertheless, the next generation of data transmission is already being worked on by radio: 6G. With 6g, transmission rates are intended to increase again compared to the fifth generation of mobile phone (5G), latency times (this is the delay between sending and receiving data) and the energy consumption is reduced.
In the previous year, a Japanese consortium presented the world’s first high-speed 6G prototype worldwide. The device can transmit data with 100 gigabit per second (Gbit/s), which is ten times faster than 5G in basic technology. 5G, the current gold standard in connectivity, has a theoretical maximum speed of 10 Gbit/s. However, the real speeds are usually much lower and are around 200 megabits per second for users.
6G opens up new economic opportunities, but also requires sustainable business models. While earlier mobile radio generations had primarily promoted technological innovations, Telekom companies would now face the task of opening up new sources of revenue: This is a central knowledge of the study “Shaping the Future of 6g” by the consulting company McKinsey. 6G must be more than just a more powerful variant of 5G, applications with real added value are needed, says Martin Wrulich from the Vienna McKinsey office. He sees some challenges: 5G network operators have hardly developed any new sources of income. Without clear business models, 6g though a similar fate. Since the investments in new networks have been exceeding sales for years, a sustainable financing strategy is required. “And there is a lack of cross -sector cooperation. In addition to the network operators, other industries, such as energy and mobility, could also contribute to financing.”
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