The white paper also summarizes the related technical concepts and the expected diverse use cases of evolving 5G and new 6G communication technologies, as well as the technology components and performance targets.
According to Docomo, mobile communication systems typically evolve into the next generation over a period of roughly ten years. The company started its research into the commercial launch of 5G in 2010. In 2018, the company conducted successful radio wave propagation experiments at frequencies of up to 150 GHz, levels which are expected to enable the much faster and larger-capacity communications that 6G will require.
Docomo plans to continue its research into and development of 5G evolution and 6G technology, aiming to realize technological advances including the achievement of a combination of advances in connectivity, including ultra-high-speed, large capacity and low latency; the pioneering of new frequency bands, including terahertz frequencies; the expansion of communication coverage in the sky, at sea and in space; the provision of ultra-low-energy and ultra-low-cost communications; as well as the capability of massive device-connectivity and sensing.
Visitors to Docomo Open House 2020 will be able to view conceptual displays incorporating the company’s vision of the evolution of 5G technologies into 6G. The event takes place in the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition complex on 23 and 24 January. January also plans to hold a panel session entitled ‘5G Evolution and 6G’ on 24 January.
