Global Scans · 5G And 6G · Weekly Summary

• [New] 6G could debut in 2028 for early users, and indeed companies are starting to sketch out 6G's contours even as 5G still rolls out. Bez Kabli
• [New] 5G and 6G-enabled activities combined are projected to create $3.2 trillion in global growth by 2030. Economy Middle East
• [New] The introduction of 5G and the arrival of 6G will have a significant impact on the global economy and the way we live. Soup.io
• [New] Moving forward, NEC will continue to improve the performance of mobile core systems, aiming to advance networks towards the Beyond 5G/6G era. MarketScreener
• [New] As telcos take 5G into the industrial setting, 2025 will see them turn their attention to 6G. IFS Blog
• [New] Beyond 5G, work on 6G is already beginning, with the first 6G research papers expected to be published by 2025. Web Development & Technology Resources
• [New] India will lead the world in 6G technology, having marched with it in 5G and 4G. StartupTalky
• Radio Spectrum Sharing and Interference Mitigation: Creating measurement tools and standards to ensure that Earth-to-space and space-to-Earth communications can coexist with terrestrial 5G, 6G, and other wireless systems without disruption. National Institute of Standards and Technology
• By 2030, drones will likely be ubiquitous in policing, evolving from tools to autonomous force multipliers integrated with AI, 5G/6G networks, and IoT ecosystems. NextBigFuture.com
• The convergence of satellite and terrestrial networks, the push toward 6G, and the global patchwork of 5G rollouts - all are creating both opportunities and challenges. Bez Kabli
• In East Asia, where 5G adoption is highest, carriers are already trialing precursors to 6G - for instance, NTT DoCoMo and SK Telecom have been experimenting with reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and advanced MIMO to enhance 5G coverage in preparation for 6G upgrades around 2028. Bez Kabli
• Companies such as Nokia, Samsung, LG, Huawei, ZTE, and countless researchers will evaluate the potential shortcomings of 5G, collect data, and look for solutions to the technical challenges that stand in the way of 6G. Statista
• If viable 5G use cases do not materialize within the next 2-3 years, the 6G launch could be pushed beyond 2030. The New Indian Express
• Cellular technology constantly evolves, and we are well past the early evolution of 5G - far enough that the formal work on developing standards for 6G will begin in 2025. Mobile Internet Resource Center
• As 5G begins to be widely adopted, research institutions worldwide have started to focus on developing 6G wireless communications, which is projected to be rolled out by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• 6G, set to be launched in 2030, is the next frontier for connectivity, promising more speed than 5G, ultra-low latency, and higher device compatibility. IoT in 2025: Four trending topics | Saft | Batteries to
• More than 1,000 use cases in fields like 5G/6G, AI, IoT, quantum computing, clean tech, semiconductors, and smart mobility will be showcased at IMC 2025. PendulumEdu
• Private 5G networks support ultra-reliable, low-latency communications and massive machine-type communications, which makes them suitable for industrial-grade deployments and 6G transitions in the 2030s. Mobile World Live
• The 5G subscriber base is merely 23% and 6G will commence only in 2030 or 2032. FinancialExpress
• While the world is still enjoying the benefits of 5G, 6G technology is already in development and is expected to be available by 2030. CTI - Biggest IT Distributor Company in Indonesia
• China will integrate satellite communications with emerging technologies such as 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence, accelerating advances in non-terrestrial networks. Asia Times
• The global semiconductor industry is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030-2035, driven by demand in AI, 5G/6G, IoT, EVs, robotics, defence and space technologies. KPs 21st Century IAS Academy

Last updated: 28 September 2025