It’s no secret that the full potential of 5G has not yet been realized when it comes to providing benefits to vertical industries. With 6G standardization about to begin and with the continuing deployments of 5G standalone networks, it is a critical time to ask the question on how telecom and verticals can work better together to create value in…
The Next G Alliance’s Spectrum Working Group has been working diligently over the past several years to address a set of challenges where spectrum intersects with the needs for 6G in North America. And as most anyone reading this will agree, spectrum is the lifeblood through which commercial mobile broadband operates. Therefore, the determination of spectrum needs and access for…
Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWAs) and short-range sensors are not just technologies; they are tools that offer people power and control over their own lives and are revolutionizing aspects of life in rural North America. Through enabling long-range communication and dense data collection with minimal energy use, LPWAs are making a profound impact in sectors including agriculture, healthcare, and public safety.…
Over the last three years, Next G Alliance (NGA) has been studying the needs for the forthcoming 6G network and evaluating the readiness of potential technologies to be brought to standards and implementations. Ambitions have been high — carried by the momentum of an industry that has seen tremendous growth generation over generation. Hundreds of new use cases can easily…
In the 6G future, applications will be pivotal in shaping the future of connectivity, enabling advanced and innovative use cases, and ensuring that the benefits of 6G technology are widely accessible and sustainable. To prepare for that future, ATIS’ Next G Alliance (NGA) Applications Working Group (AWG) is exploring emerging opportunities anticipated with 6G applications. This work aims to assist…
A Call to Action: Embracing Environmental Sustainability in 6G Era Megatrends shaping consumer expectations and economics are driving the development of next generation wireless technologies. Integral to these changes is a heightened focus on environmental sustainability. The impact of climate change is becoming undeniable. Extreme weather and climate disasters in the US last year alone, caused $92 billion in damages1.…
6G technology is expected to usher in the next wave of digital economic growth, as well as drive far-reaching societal shifts in sustainability, digital equality, trust, and quality of life. To help turn this potential into reality, ATIS’ Next G Alliance (NGA) Technology Working Group (TWG) is identifying and coordinating high impact 6G research in component technologies, radio technologies, AI/ML,…
Next G Alliance Blog Series ATIS’ Next G Alliance (NGA) is an initiative that aims to propel North American wireless technology to a position of leadership in the coming decade, driven by private sector-led initiatives in collaboration with government stakeholders. This endeavor impacts and covers the entire spectrum of research and development, manufacturing, standardization, and market preparedness throughout the lifecycle.…
