'India a significant player in shaping 6G standards'

SIBEL TOMBAZ,head of product line 5G RAN, Ericsson, tells Subhayan Chakraborty in New Delhi that the first 6G systems are expected to go live around 2030.

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She adds fixed wireless access is paving the way for new revenue streams and monetisation in 5G for communication service partners in India. Edited excerpts.

How fast is 6G research accelerating globally in India?

We are still in the early stages of 5G and the new use cases on 5G for consumers and enterprises are coming to life in different parts of the globe.

However, from a technology standpoint, the next step is 5G Advanced, currently being developed by 3GPP, the global forum for setting telecom standards. 5G Advanced aims to enhance network performance and add support for new applications and use cases.

5G infrastructure will be foundational to build 6G technology, which will introduce a new array of solutions. Around 2030 is a reasonable time frame to expect the very first 6G live network. With the 6G Bharat vision, India has positioned itself as a significant player in shaping 6G technology standards.