China sets some global standards for 6G tech as it looks towards next-gen communications
Proposed standards intended to aid different 6G requirements, such as the need to send secure content and keep data up to date
The new standards are tailored to enhance scenarios outlined in the union’s international mobile telecommunications 2030 framework: communications that are immersive, ultra-reliable low-latency and AI integrated.
Cui Kai, an associate research director from consulting company IDC who covers the telecoms industry, highlighted the importance of the standards.
For example, immersive communication “goes beyond just VR or multimedia screens. Any service requiring high bandwidth, low latency and high reliability can benefit from these architectures and modules”, he said.
The developments were endorsed on July 26 during a plenary meeting of the union’s Telecommunication Standardisation Sector study group 13, a work group dedicated to future networks and emerging technologies.
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The collaborative effort was supported by Hu Honglin, of the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI), Chinese Academy of Sciences, and China Telecom. Hu has been researching the field of communication technology for 20 years and is a leading player in information-centric networking.
