Wireless technology, now in the sixth version, is expected to seamlessly integrate the digital, physical and human realms for an immersive experience.
It is up to the companies whether they are ready to take on the challenge and if they are, 5G is already ushering into a myriad of new technologies and is pushing the technology infrastructure into the age of 6G. In terms of regionally, it’s not to be a surprise Du one of the top telecom operators across the Middle East, has started the process of putting together an initiative to roll out the 6G network before 2030.
Wireless technology, which is in the sixth generation of wireless technology, is expected to seamlessly blend the digital, physical and human worlds to create an immersive experience. 6G will have underlying applications which require increased capacity, higher data rates and low latency to ensure bidirectional reliability requirements across numerous devices that have near-zero response times to allow for users and network experiences with an emphasis on specific areas like artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as machine learning (ML) as well as spectrum bands; networks capable of spatial sensorization; extreme connectivity; innovative networks, security and confidence.
But, on the path to 6G, there’s 5G Advanced that is essential for the transition to 6G over the next decade. To overcome the major technical challenges in the field, the industry will have to implement new standards. In order to meet the more demanding end-to-end jitter, latency, and synchronisation requirements of a variety of applications, like Telesurgery and remote medicine a mixed reality, five-sense systems that use fully tactile haptics for interactive gaming and time-engineered services, a lot of planning is necessary. We can consider our metaverse for illustration.
The Metaverse: Bringing together the Physical and digital worlds
The metaverse — a virtual world that embraces interoperability of digital tasks like training, system testing and entertainment, such as global music and gaming — is expected to grow. Imagine being your own metaverse representative icon, and connecting to an exclusive group of people across the globe to see a performance by your favorite artist. It’s an amazing and shared experience that is accessible from your home area, without the need to travel.
Carriers have already begun working with metaverse platform providers to create services, such as store training, and device testing. Carriers’ contribution to the metaverse will go beyond connectivity to allow cutting-edge services such as network slicing as well as the creation of partnerships that will yield positive business results. Based on research findings, by 2027 the metaverse will make up 70% of the annual growth in traffic to the media.
Paving the way to 6G
The commercial deployment of 6G is scheduled for 2030. The introduction of 5G Advanced networks is anticipated to start between three and five years. If it is made accessible, 5G Advanced is projected to provide improved wireless capabilities, and a greater connection and introduce a range of innovative, game-changing features for customers in the enterprise.
5G Advanced is an upgraded version that will boost the basic radio and system performance as well as extend mobile broadband to different types of devices, which will allow for significant new uses. 5G Advanced will be able to adapt to its surroundings by introducing greater intelligence to the network through AI and ML, enabling immersive, extended real (XR) experiences Edge computing applications such as holographic communication; and thrilling innovations in the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies that enable more efficient manufacturing, farming and health-related services to mention just a few.
Service assurance for the next generation of networks
The next generation of wireless technology will require a significant amount of automation. This kind of automation is required for everything from troubleshooting configuration issues as well as cybersecurity defence. Cloud-based AI will help administrators to identify the root cause of issues and assist teams in preventing the problem from getting worse.
Network operators of the future will need to provide service for services-level agreements (SLAs) as well as essential business services and mission-critical ones as well as new services. The greater complexity of the future 6G network and the increasing demands of service quality require advanced AI-powered automation. Without this assistance, the chance of a bad client experience is too high.
Highly scalable cloud-based monitoring tools will be essential to successfully provide valuable insights into the reliability and performance of the future 6G networks, apps and services. Thus, businesses must begin preparing their networks to meet the demands of the future today.
