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The new generation of information technology leads the future: the journey from the 5G era to 6G.
Introduction. With the accelerated evolution of the new generation of information technology, social development is facing unprecedented opportunities. The rise of data, computing power, and artificial intelligence has become the key support for the development of social productivity. In this vast trend of the times, the commercial phase of 5G technology is gradually unfolding, and the 6G era is poised to start. This article will delve into the evolution of 5G and 6G, the phenomenon of "huddles" of technology giants, the role and challenges of the domestic communications industry, and future development trends.
i.The evolution of 5G and the emergence of 6G.
Entering 2024, 55G technology has officially entered the commercial stage, marking the beginning of a new round of revolution in the field of mobile communications. At the same time, 6G technology has begun to take shape and has become the focus of attention in the industry. On February 26, 10 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, issued a joint statement expressing their support for the principle of 6G, setting the tone for the development of future technologies. The establishment of the AI-RAN alliance marks the arrival of the dividends of the 6G era, and the alliance composed of giants such as Samsung, NVIDIA, and Microsoft will integrate AI into cellular technology to promote the improvement of mobile network efficiency.
The commercial stage of 5G technology and the prototype of 6G.
In the new round of technological change, 5G technology has officially entered the commercial stage, however, what is more interesting is the emergence of 6G technology. With the joint statement of 10 countries supporting the 6G principle, it marks that the future of communication technology will enter a new stage. The establishment of the AI-RAN Alliance has pushed the research and practice of 6G to a new height. This series of developments shows that the field of mobile communications is fully prepared for the next technological leap, and the opportunities and challenges are gradually emerging.
The rise of the AI-RAN alliance and the initial study of 6G technology.
The establishment of the AI-RAN Alliance not only represents the alliance of technology giants, but also marks a new attempt to integrate artificial intelligence into cellular technology. The AI-RAN Alliance brings together industry giants such as Amazon Web Services, Ericsson, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung Electronics, Nvidia, and SoftBank to improve mobile network efficiency, reduce power consumption, and lay the foundation for telcos to unlock new business opportunities with the help of 5G and 6G. Alliance members will conduct in-depth research in three major areas: AI for RAN, AI and RAN, and AI on RAN, paving the way for the arrival of the 6G era.
ii.The role and development of the domestic communications sector.
As a pole of the global communications industry, China's outstanding performance of its communications companies in the 5G era is remarkable. China Mobile took the lead in proposing the 6G vision of "digital twin, ubiquitous intelligence", and aimed to achieve 6G commercial use by 2030. It is reported that China Mobile has developed the industry's first batch of 15 sets of 6G prototypes, including the spaceborne core network system "'Star Core' Verification Star", which was successfully launched into orbit in February. In addition, China Telecom also revealed during MWC 2024 that it will release the "Xingchen" series of large models based on e Cloud, fully apply AI to promote AI endogenous 6G networks, and launch MaaS ecological service platforms
The rise of China's telecommunications companies and the 6G vision.
China Mobile's leading position in the 5G era has attracted wide attention not only in China but also internationally. Its 6G vision of "digital twin, ubiquitous intelligence" means that China will continue to play a leading role in the future technological revolution. China Mobile has set its sights on achieving 6G commercialization by 2030, not only actively deploying in R&D, but also making substantial progress in cutting-edge technologies such as satellite communications. China's telecommunications companies are not only in a leading position in technological innovation, but also show strong strength in commercial application and international cooperation.
iii.Objectives and focus areas of the AI-RAN Alliance.
As a key organization, the AI-RAN Alliance was jointly established by giants such as Amazon Web Services, Ericsson, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung Electronics, NVIDIA, and SoftBank. The alliance aims to integrate AI into cellular technology to improve mobile network efficiency and reduce power consumption, laying the foundation for telcos to unlock new business opportunities with AI with the help of 5G and 6G. Alliance members will focus on advancing research and innovation in three major areas: AI for RAN, AI and RAN, and AI on RAN. This indicates that the future of mobile networks will be more intelligent, laying a solid foundation for future development.
The rise of the AI-RAN alliance and the intelligence of future mobile networks.
The establishment of the AI-RAN Alliance is not only the rise of an organization, but also a catalyst for the intelligent development of future mobile networks. The alliance's three areas of focus, AI for RAN, AI and RAN, and AI on RAN, show that mobile networks will rely more heavily on AI in the future. From improving spectrum efficiency to integrating AI and RAN processes to deploying AI services at the network edge, research in these areas will push mobile communications to a whole new level and build a solid technological foundation for the intelligent society of the future.
iv.The "huddle" of tech giants and market prospects.
The 10-nation joint statement supports the 6G principle, and the tech giants have established the AI-RAN alliance, sending a strong signal. Economist Yu Fenghui pointed out that the 6G era may bring higher communication rates, lower latency, wider coverage, higher network capacity, etc., providing a more solid foundation for technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality. This will also promote the development of digital economy, smart cities, autonomous driving and other fields, and inject new impetus into global economic growth. However, the phenomenon of "huddles" of technology giants also brings certain challenges, and the domestic communications industry needs to cope with this competitive pressure and continuously improve its own technical level
The huddle of tech giants and the market outlook.
Technology giants have joined the R&D and application of 6G, not only to meet market demand, but also to achieve a leading position in the field of future communications. The support of the 10-nation joint statement and the establishment of the AI-RAN Alliance will promote the development and commercialization of global standards for communication technologies. However, this phenomenon of "huddles" has also made the market competition more intense, and the domestic communications industry needs to maintain innovation vitality to better adapt to the trend of future development. The collective action of technology giants has brought more possibilities for the future of the communications industry, and also called for domestic enterprises to be more active in technological innovation and market expansion.
v.Coping strategies for the domestic communications industry.
China's communications industry continues to develop in different generational cycles, from the backwardness of the 1G era, the follow-up of 2G, the breakthrough of 3G, the parallel running of 4G, to the leading position in the 5G era. China Mobile announced that it will launch 5G-A commercial deployment in more than 300 cities around the world in 2024, and aims to achieve 6G commercial use by 2030. The intelligent development of communication technology is imperative, and the requirements for chips and computing levels are constantly improving. In the short term, the "huddle" of international giants may bring certain restrictions to domestic enterprises, but in the long run, the relevant technology is not "mysterious".。In the future, more players will join the communications field, including system integration companies, manufacturers such as Xiaomi and Lenovo, as well as companies that provide a full set of solutions such as Yonyou Network and Alibaba.
The rise and development of the domestic communications industry.
China's communications industry has transformed from a follower to a leader in the past few epochal cycles, and has become an important player in the global communications industry. By the end of 2023, China has built the world's largest number of 5G base stations, which has not only played a key role in the formulation of 5G standards, technology research and development, and application promotion, but also made remarkable achievements in optical fiber and mobile broadband networks. The technical strength of China's communications companies in the 5G era has laid a solid foundation for their rise in the 6G era. In the future, the domestic communications industry will achieve greater breakthroughs in more technical fields and commercial applications, and promote the global leading position of China's communications industry.
vi.Future development trends and prospects.
In the face of the advent of the 6G era, domestic communication companies should increase R&D investment and aim at key 6G technologies, including AI, quantum computing, satellite communications, etc. Zhang Xiaorong, president of the Deepin Science and Technology Research Institute, believes that under the trend of becoming more and more intelligent in the future network and computing power supply, the requirements for chips and computing levels will be further improved. In the future, domestic operators and related enterprises may compete around the two sets of technical standards in the east and west, forming a more diversified industrial ecology. The advent of the 6G era will provide a broader development space for the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and other fields, and inject new impetus into global economic growth.
Future development trends and prospects for China's communications industry.
In the future, the communications industry will be further intelligent, and Chinese communications companies will play a more important role in technology research and development, standard formulation, and commercial applications. Domestic communications companies should seize the opportunity of the 6G era, strengthen international cooperation, promote the formulation of global standards for communication technology, and provide more powerful support for China's communications industry to speak in the world. At the same time, Chinese telecommunications companies also need to strengthen integration with other fields to promote the development of the digital economy and smart society. In the future, China's communications industry will usher in a broader space for development in technological innovation, market expansion, and international cooperation, and become an important force in the global communications field.
Epilogue. The rise of a new generation of information technology and the commercial use of the 5G era have promoted the rapid development of the communication industry, and the arrival of the 6G era marks the further intelligence and globalization of communication technology. In the "huddle" of technology giants, domestic communication companies need to take brave steps, actively respond to challenges, strengthen cooperation and innovation, and build a solid foundation for the future digital economy and smart society. With the advancement of the times, China's communications industry is expected to continue to play a leading role in the 6G era and contribute more Chinese wisdom to the development of the global information society. In the future exploration, China's communications industry will move towards a more brilliant future with the world.