The first pre-6G experimental network has been launched in China, in the Jiangsu Province capital of Nanjing, bringing the country closer to the future of communication networks.
The new network was launched on Tuesday and is a critical step in China’s quest to become a leader in the development of 6G technologies.
This test bed combines new 6G technologies with the current 5G network, enabling testers to experiment with next-generation communication technologies.
The network, which builds on the existing 5G infrastructure, provides a stepping-stone to evaluate the scalability and feasibility of future technologies.
The network offers a number of benefits, say developers. These include high data rates, long range, very low latency and deterministic connectivity, meaning the network will be reliable and predictable.
A further key attribute is the inclusion of artificial intelligence, resulting in intelligent and adaptive communication networks.
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Overall, the network is likely to offer a performance that is ten times higher than existing 5G networks.
Initial experiments have shown the network’s capability for various applications.
These range from low-altitude inspections (e.g., drones), advanced manufacturing, embodied intelligence (e.g., robotics), to holographic communications, which may transform virtual communication.
This pre-6G test network is the latest move in China’s strategy for developing 6G.
It has transitioned from technology testing to system-level verification. Researchers hope this stage will be pivotal in setting international standards for 6G and facilitate future commercial development.
As the research continues, the network will feed into the development of fully functional 6G systems globally.
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