Government of India aims for 6G services by 2030, with a focus on research and development
Revolutionary Changes Expected with the Arrival of 6G Technology
Government of India has released a vision document outlining its plans to study 6G services, just six months after making 5G services available in 125 cities. The government aims to make 6G services available by 2030, allowing for a radical change in public life and society, and to compete with countries such as South Korea, China, and Japan in the field of telecommunications.
Currently, India has 100 crore mobile phones, and the number of internet users has increased from 25 crore in 2014 to 85 crore today. The Indian smartphone market is growing, with people from 30 crore households purchasing over 16 crore smartphones per year. With the proposed net speed increase through 6G, tasks such as bill payment, online classes, banking transactions, and UPI payments will become more straightforward, expanding the market.
The sixth generation of telecommunication services, known as 6G, works at a speed of one terabyte per second and is a hundred times faster than 5G. The Centre has begun research on 6G, and its net speed is expected to enable real-time remote control of factories, promote the use of self-driving cars, and allow for surgeries to be performed remotely.
The Bharat 6G project will be implemented in two phases, with the first focused on research and the second on a comprehensive study of commercial use. The Centre has created an apex council to oversee the project, which will focus on 6G standards, spectrum identification, and the establishment of an ecosystem for systems and devices.
The introduction of 6G will also boost rural broadband, smart cities, and e-governance under the Digital India initiative, reduce the difference between rural and urban areas, and create new trends in the real-time gaming industry. The environment will benefit from the revolution in wireless communications, allowing for more efficient use of radio frequency and enabling a large number of devices to connect to the net simultaneously without network issues.
South Korea is currently leading the way in 6G services, aiming to make the first phase available by 2025 with an investment of Rs.1200 crores. Japan’s IOWN Forum released a vision document for 6G services in 2030, while China aims to make it available in 2029. The United States has been studying 6G with the Federal Communications Commission since 2018 and is working with companies like Apple and Google.
Revolutionary Changes Expected with the Arrival of 6G Technology
the potential changes that could come with the introduction of 6G technology:
#Remote control of factories: With 6G, it may be possible to operate factories using remote control technology.
#New trends in gaming: The real-time gaming industry could experience new trends with the introduction of 6G.
#More self-driving cars: Self-driving cars may become more common on the roads with the increased connectivity and speed of 6G.
#Remote surgery: The low latency and high-speed data transfer of 6G could enable remote surgeries to be performed.
#Battery-operated devices: All devices with 6G support could run on batteries, which could impact the battery manufacturing sector.
#Advancements in AI: The increased speed and connectivity of 6G could lead to advancements in artificial intelligence.
#Boost for digital initiatives: 6G could boost digital initiatives such as rural broadband, smart cities, and e-governance.
#Efficient use of radio frequency: Compared to 5G, 6G can provide 10 times more devices connected simultaneously, thanks to more efficient use of radio frequency.
#Favorable impact on the environment: The revolution in wireless communication could have a favorable impact on the environment, with potential reductions in radiation levels.
#Social changes: High-speed internet connectivity could enable more people to work from anywhere, reducing the divide between rural and urban areas and potentially preventing migration from rural areas.
#Opportunities for remote control: With 6G services available to everyone, remote control operations from anywhere could lead to revolutionary changes in rural life.
