The Path to 6G
Moving into next-generation telecom networks with RADCOM
6G is the next-generation cellular technology. It is expected to place significant demands on the telecom networks to support rapidly growing data requirements. These networks will need to be reliable, sustainable, adaptable, and capable of handling any adversity.
It will consist of:
Higher frequencies
from around 6 GHz in 5G to ~40 GHz and even into the 100 GHz range
Higher capacity
providing a 10-20x increase in capacity
Lower latency
reducing delays and the time it takes for data to travel across the network
· Faster speeds
accompanied by improved reliability
What is 6G?
6G is the next-generation of wireless technology, set to succeed 5G Advanced. It will operate at much higher frequencies, unlocking massive data capacity and delivering ultra-low latency, virtually eliminating delays in network communication. 6G aims to power the next wave of immersive applications, autonomous systems, and real-time global connectivity.
As 6G evolves, we’ll see advancements like:
- Wider adoption of distributed radio access networks (RAN)
- Access to the terahertz spectrum for faster data transmission
- Stronger, more secure network infrastructure
Timelines for 6G
In 2023, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) released its official 6G Vision Framework, outlining new recommendations and setting the global direction for 6G development. This momentum continued in September 2024, when the 3GPP held a plenary meeting to define the high-level vision and potential use cases for 6G, aiming for complete standardization by 2030.
Ongoing global research and collaboration are shaping what 6G will become—promising faster speeds, greater reliability, and perhaps most exciting of all: a truly seamless integration between the physical and digital worlds.
How does it impact your network?
By 2030, 6G networks will form the foundation not only for AI and intelligent agents, but also for the emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and artificial superintelligence (ASI). As AI continues to accelerate, 6G will redefine how we connect with technology, blurring the lines between the human and digital realms. At its core, 6G will deliver “connected intelligence,” seamlessly integrating communications with advanced AI capabilities. Visibility, from the RAN to the core, will play a critical role in ensuring reliable and high-quality performance. The 6G technologies will shift networks towards disaggregation, with non-terrestrial access and edge-cloud integration.
How can RADCOM help you now?
RADCOM’s architecture is designed to grow with your network and adapt to each provider’s specific needs. With RADCOM’s high-capacity user plane data capture and analytics solution powered by Nvidia BlueField-3 Data Processing Units (DPUs), RADCOM’s insights are designed to capture and process large volumes of user plane data across the entire network, especially at the edge.
Delivering considerable advantages to 5G standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) networks, it will also play a crucial role in 6G networks. Furthermore, with architecture designed to enable deployment at the edge, in the core, and across network slices, it provides comprehensive, real-time analytics that will be instrumental in the transition to the 6G era.
Advantages of the RADCOM solution:
Proactive, AI-augmented service assurance
Predict faults and recommend actions
Offer resiliency to handle any network adversity
