Preface
Recently, there has been a big news in Japan's tech community: the world's first high-speed 6G wireless device has been born! Not only is this device technologically advanced, but it's also incredibly fast, so to speak, that it's twenty streets away from existing 5G speeds. How fast is that? To put it simply, you can download five HD movies in under a second. No, on May 6, the news was like a doping shot, and it quickly attracted widespread attention in the global tech community.
The event passed
In the spring of 2023, while most people are still enjoying the convenience of 5G, several of Japan's big tech giants are already secretly busy. DOCOMO, NTT, NEC, and Fujitsu have formed a team to develop the world's first 6G wireless device. Their plan is not to make a fuss, but to make a qualitative leap in data transfer speeds.
After months of intense research and development and numerous trials, the team finally showed the world their result in early May 2023: a device capable of reaching 100 Gbps per second transmission speeds in the indoor 100 GHz band. What is the concept? If you use easy to understand words, you can download the entire Avengers series in less than a second. Moreover, this speed is not limited to indoors, but also performs well outdoors in the 300 GHz band.
This test is not performed on a small area in a laboratory. The Japanese team was so confident that they tested the transmission outdoors for up to 100 meters, and the results were still stable at high speeds. This is a huge technological breakthrough, as traditional high-frequency signals tend to be more affected by environmental factors, especially in outdoor environments.
The success of the test of this technology has shocked the global technology community. In contrast, the average 5G download speed of T-Mobile in the United States is only 204.9 Mbps, and the test speed of 6G this time is more than 500 times that of it. This is not only a digital leap forward, but also the opening of the door to a new generation of communication technology.
With the advancement of 6G technology, the Global Mobile Systems Association (GSM) has also begun to take action. They revealed that scientists are already building 6G standards, and the construction of related infrastructure is also in full swing, and it is expected that by about 2030, 6G will be officially available.
Unlike the sub-6 GHz bands used by 5G, 6G plans to use higher frequency bands, from 100 GHz to 300 GHz. These so-called "sub-terahertz" frequency bands, while they bring faster speeds, also face greater challenges, such as signal stability and penetration.
The upgrade from 4G to 5G has dramatically changed our lives, driving a surge in media consumption. Now, the leap from 5G to 6G heralds that we are about to enter a new era of communication. It's not just a speed boost, it's a huge optimization for virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) experiences. Imagine a future where you're wearing a VR device, watching a movie in HD with virtually no lag, or having face-to-face real-time conversations with friends around the world, all of which will be accessible thanks to the advent of 6G.
This technological breakthrough has also strengthened Japan's position in the global communications technology field. But the road to the frontier of science and technology has not been easy. Every technological innovation is accompanied by huge investment and uncertain risks, and the road to commercialization of new technologies is full of challenges such as technical standardization and equipment compatibility.
Here, we have witnessed a contest between technology and hard work, and we have also seen the silent dedication and persistence of countless scientific and technological personnel. Their work may not be well known to the general public, but every technological breakthrough is inseparable from their wisdom and sweat.
The successful test of 6G equipment is a microcosm of scientific and technological progress, and it is also the vane of the future development of wireless communications. With the deepening of testing and the maturity of technology, we have reason to believe that in the near future, this high-speed communication technology will enter the lives of ordinary people and change the way we work and play.
Netizens are hotly discussed
This breakthrough in 6G technology has attracted great attention and heated discussions among netizens. Let's see what everyone has to say:
Xiao Ming: That's crazy! I didn't expect to be alive to see the birth of 6G, and the download speed can reach 100Gbps per second, which is simply a demonstration of future technology!
Technology expert: This 6G breakthrough is really amazing, but I am more concerned about what changes will be made in the actual application of such a high-speed network in life? Is it that we will never be stuck watching live broadcasts anymore?
Future Communications Enthusiasts: I think that's a huge boost for virtual reality and augmented reality. Imagine a future where VR games might be as smooth as reality.
Security expert Po: Technological progress is exciting, but how can this high-speed network security be guaranteed? I hope that while pursuing speed, it can also bring us security.
Globetrotter: If 6G is really popular, maybe I can enjoy ultra-high-speed Internet in any corner of the world, and it will be more convenient to travel, whether it is to navigate or share the beautiful scenery during the journey.
The Economist: From a business perspective, the emergence of 6G could trigger a new round of technological revolution and economic growth. Future business models and services may be completely changed by this ultra-high-speed network.
Candid: I'm really worried, as soon as this speed is fast, will our mobile phone batteries have to be charged more diligently?
Trend frontline: 6G is coming, does it mean that mobile phones and various smart devices are going to be upgraded? Looking forward to cooler tech gadgets!
Suifeng: Although 6G technology is very powerful, I hope that operators will not raise the price of the package, after all, who doesn't want to experience such a fast network speed?
Rational consumers: Everyone calm down, technology is always progressing, but more important is how it lands, and whether we ordinary people can enjoy the benefits.
From these comments, it can be seen that everyone's expectations and worries about 6G coexist. Undoubtedly, the emergence of this innovative technology brings endless possibilities for future lifestyles, but also presents new challenges and problems, especially in terms of security, cost and equipment updates. Responses to this technological innovation have varied, but they are all curious and looking forward to the future.