Business Daily Is business ready for 6G?
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Sep 29, 2024 The buzz around 6G is heating up, even as 5G rolls out. Experts predict it could make smartphones obsolete. Imagine sensors and drones forming their own super-fast networks! This technology could bridge the digital divide, especially in underserved areas like rural Japan and Kenya. Businesses are encouraged to strategize for 6G’s arrival, as it promises transformative impacts on industries and daily life. Collaborative investments in technology development are already underway, aiming to create a connected future.
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6G's Impact
- 5G is faster and more reliable than 4G, enabling better connectivity and smoother streaming.
- 6G is expected to make smartphones obsolete and power technologies like telemedicine and driverless cars.
Digital Divide
- Mobile network providers prioritize deploying infrastructure in densely populated areas due to high spectrum costs.
- This creates a digital divide, especially impacting rural communities and small businesses.
Bridging the Divide
- 6G aims to bridge the digital divide by utilizing low Earth orbit satellites.
- These satellites will provide global coverage, unlike terrestrial base stations limited to populated areas.