Key Highlights
- Where 5G connected people and devices, 6G aims to connect entire ecosystems, machines, sensors, vehicles, even virtual worlds, with networks that can think and adapt in real time. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADExpect AI-native networks capable of predicting usage patterns, rerouting data automatically, and managing energy with machine-level efficiency.
- These networks will be greener, smarter, and built to handle technologies that don’t even exist yet. More from Tech ‘Don’t let your loved ones use ChatGPT’: Musk targets OpenAI over ChatGPT safety as legal pressure mounts Apple Pay coming to India, likely to debut by year-endWhat 6G really promisesIn laboratory conditions, researchers have already tested theoretical data speeds of 6G, up to one terabit per second, nearly 50 times faster than 5G.
- But speed is just one headline feature. The true leap lies in near-zero latency, advanced sensing capabilities, and seamless integration between the physical and digital worlds.
- Imagine smart cities that optimise themselves, or holographic video calls that feel as real as face-to-face conversations. Globally, the race to define and dominate 6G is well underway.
- China has completed the first phase of 6G technology trials, identifying over 300 key innovations and securing almost 40 per cent of global patents. South Korea, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates are pushing national 6G strategies, while tech giants such as Samsung, Nokia, and Qualcomm are already testing AI-powered network components that could underpin future infrastructure. Quick ReadsView AllIndia ranks among top global AI powers, says Ashwini Vaishnaw at DavosBest phones under Rs 15,000 (Jan 2026): Motorola G57 Power 5G, Poco M7 Pro 5G to Realme P3x 5GDespite the progress, experts warn that 6G isn’t arriving tomorrow.
