Beginning of the Journey Toward 6G: Vision and Framework

Abstract

The sixth generation (6G) mobile telecommunication will become a reality around 2030. Several research initiatives have started preliminary and conceptual work worldwide. Similarly to previous mobile communication generations, the Radiocommunication sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R) has a fundamental leadership role of defining framework and overall objectives of the new mobile communication generation, named IMT-2030, as well as developing global specifications of its radio interface.