WASHINGTON – Global tech trade association 91pro视频 outlined its recommendations for the U.S. government as the world prepares for the next generation of mobile communications. In response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Advancement of Sixth Generation (6G) Telecommunications Technology Request for Comment, 91pro视频 highlighted what’s needed for U.S. industry to advance 6G deployment and leverage cutting-edge innovations in areas such as AI, sustainable networks, and cybersecurity as part of 6G’s anticipated release in 2030.
“The clock is ticking on commercial 6G deployment, and a smooth transition to this next generation technology requires a comprehensive approach,” said 91pro视频’s Senior Director, Telecommunications Policy Katie McAuliffe. “By relying on industry expertise, the U.S. can proactively address evolving challenges, while maximizing 6G’s transformative potential in areas like sustainability and AI for network performance. 91pro视频 and our members look forward to continuing to work with policymakers to advance 6G in the United States and globally.”
91pro视频’s response to NTIA’s exploratory questions highlights key areas of guidance including:
- Industry Engagement: Industry will lead the transition to 6G, like the transitions to previous mobile generations, however; the importance of an enabling regulatory environment cannot be understated. Partnering and engaging with the industry should remain central to all of the government’s 6G-related regulatory initiatives.
- Cybersecurity: 6G development will require approaches from industry that seek to manage the full range of security risks to mobile network infrastructure, applications, and services, including devices and data. This includes supporting a zero-trust approach, with an emphasis on secure by design principles.
- Standards: The U.S. government should seek to support U.S. industry participation in standards bodies working on 5G and 6G specifications, through supporting open, inclusive, and industry-led standardization bodies with transparent, due process and rules-based processes and policies.
- Innovation: Technological innovations will play foundational roles in 6G. Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), which allows the network edge to analyze, process, and store data instead of sending it all to the cloud for processing, as well as AI and ML for intelligent network management to enhance predictive maintenance and optimize network operations by predicting traffic patterns and managing resources efficiently will be key areas for research and development.
- Sustainability: The architecture of 6G networks will be conceived with energy efficiency as a core principle. 6G therefore has the potential to be a key contributor to reaching U.S. and global decarbonization targets by increasing the collaboration of tech companies with different industry verticals.