Samsung Electronics will be at the forefront of standardizing 6G technologies with the International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) until 2029.
Researcher HyoungJin Choi from Samsung Research was named chair of the Coordination Group on IMT-2030 (6G) at the ITU-R Working Party 5D (WP 5D) meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland from June 25 to July 2. It will be Choi’s second time chairing a group at the ITU-R involved in 6G standardization as he had previously led the 6G Vision Group from 2021 to 2023.
The coordination group will be responsible for defining the process for developing 6G technology standards, creating the submission template for candidate 6G technologies, and reviewing candidate proposals.
Standardizing next-generation communications involves a highly competitive and collaborative process among different stakeholders.
In November 2023, the ITU-R released the IMT-2030 Framework Recommendation, outlining the future and general direction of 6G.
With the IMT-2030 Framework Recommendation providing key performance indicators, usage scenarios, and a roadmap for the standardization, spectrum, and commercialization of 6G, the industry is now poised to embark on detailed standardization efforts. Moving forward, countries and companies will vie for leadership in setting 6G communications standards, including performance requirements and frequency bands.
Samsung will actively engage with influential standards organizations and continue developing innovative communications technologies en route to reinforcing its position as a global leader in 6G standardization.
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