Japanese companies DOCOMO, NTT Corporation, NEC, and Fujitsu have developed the world’s first 6G communication device. This groundbreaking innovation, announced via an official press release by DOCOMO, heralds a new era of internet speeds and connectivity capabilities.
According to the press release, the collaborative effort began in 2021, with each firm specializing in different aspects of the device’s creation. DOCOMO focused on wireless system configurations and transmission equipment capable of 100 Gbps data rates across 100 meters. NTT Corporation advanced the technology with 300 GHz devices enhancing channel capacity, while NEC produced a sophisticated multi-element active phased array antenna. Fujitsu contributed by developing efficient semiconductors for the high-frequency bands.
The capabilities of the new 6G device are set to redefine internet usage, allowing for the streaming of five HD films every second. “Faster wireless communication means not just faster video streaming or file downloads, but the potential for new applications ranging from networked vehicles, smart factories, to collaborative virtual and augmented reality,” explained Swarun Kumar, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.
Builtin, a tech education and recruitment firm, highlighted the broader impacts of 6G technology, noting its potential to eliminate buffering, lags, and disconnections globally. This advancement is expected to significantly enhance machine-to-machine communications and foster the realization of an “Internet of Things” where all devices can operate more functionally through connected networks.
The European Commission has also acknowledged the progress, announcing a reinforced digital partnership between the European Union and Japan to further develop 6G and other technologies like artificial intelligence.
