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Global Sixth Generation (6G) Wireless Market: Technology and Solution Outlook 2020-2030

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  • 166 Pages
  • September 2020
  • Region: Global
  • Mind Commerce
  • ID: 5146599
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This is the leading market research report focused on sixth generation (6G) technology, solutions, applications and services. The report evaluates the anticipated technical direction for what is likely to come beyond 5G with emphasis on the anticipated economic impacts and opportunities for the information and communications technology ecosystem. This includes solutions, applications and services that vendors are likely to develop for ICT service providers that involve 6G technologies.

The report provides a vision into the evolution of communications, applications, content and commerce in a post-6G world such as the evolution of networking, service provider business models, and the relationship between wireless and other facets of ICT such as intelligence, computing, and analytics. The report provides qualitative and quantitative analysis for the 2020 to 2030 time-frame.

Starting in 2018, the publisher began to formulate a vision for wireless and networking beyond 5G. Working independently this market research firm published its first 6G market research report titled Sixth Generation Cellular: Looking Beyond 5G to the 6G Technology Market in June 2019. This ground-breaking research represented an initial investigation into the upcoming 6G technology market. This research built upon our extensive analysis in LTE, 5G, and computing (core cloud, edge computing, HPC, and quantum), and other related areas such as artificial intelligence and AI support of other technologies.

6G Flagship, an organization funded in part by Academy of Finland with an overall budget of 251 million Euros to study 6G from 2018 to 2026, published the white paper titled “Key Drivers and Research Challenges for 6G Ubiquitous Wireless Intelligence” in September 2019. This publisher subsequently became involved with efforts at the University of Oulu to develop a set of new white papers focused on various additional aspects of 6G.

This culminated in the publishing of “White Paper on 6G Networking” in June 2020. Written by an international expert group, and led by the Finnish 6G Flagship program, the paper sheds light on advanced features relevant to networking that are anticipated to shape the evolution beyond 5G, ultimately leading to 6G. Gerry Christensen, founder of the publishing firm, was one of the authors of the paper and his name is found among the contributors listed on the 6G Flagship website.

This publisher's involvement in 6G Flagship’s efforts has both solidified its initial research findings as well as provided an opportunity to network with wireless and networking experts from industry and academia. This makes this publisher the foremost market research authority in the emerging area of 6G technology, solutions, applications and services.

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
1.1 Research Objectives
1.2 Report Findings
1.3 Target Audience
1.4 Companies in Report
2. Introduction
2.1 Evolution of Mobile Cellular Communications
2.1.1 First Generation Wireless
2.1.2 Second Generation Wireless
2.1.3 Third Generation Wireless
2.1.4 Fourth Generation Wireless
2.1.4.1 LTE Advanced
2.1.4.2 LTE Direct
2.1.4.3 LTE Advanced Pro
2.2 Fifth Generation Wireless: A Pathway to Sixth Generation Wireless
2.2.1 Much Greater Data Speed
2.2.2 A Focus on Edge Computing for Latency Reduction
2.2.3 Dealing with Radio Propagation and Mobility Challenges
2.2.4 Providing Massively Scalable Support for Internet of Things
2.2.5 Increased Emphasis on Private Networks for Business
2.3 Anticipated Elements of Sixth Generation Wireless
2.3.1 New Spectrum and Frequencies
2.3.2 Many More Radio Access Points
2.3.3 Changes to Core Networks
2.3.4 Evolution of the Datacenter
3. 5G Technologies Supporting Evolution to 6G
3.1 5G Overview
3.1.1 5G Service Categories
3.1.1.1 Enhanced Mobile Broadband
3.1.1.2 Massive Machine Type Communications
3.1.1.3 Ultra-reliable Low-latency Communications
3.1.2 5G Service Orchestration Challenges
3.1.3 5G Support of Fixed Wireless Solutions
3.1.4 5G Spectrum Evolution and Timeline
3.2 5G Enabling Technologies
3.2.1 5G New Radio
3.2.2 Massive MIMO
3.2.3 Cognitive Radio
3.2.4 Self-Organizing Networks
3.2.5 Visible Light Communications
3.2.6 M2M Communications
3.2.7 C-RAN Architecture
3.2.8 HetNet Solutions
3.2.9 H-CRAN Solution
3.2.10 Large-Scale Cooperative Spatial Signal Processing
3.2.11 Software Defined Radio
3.2.12 Spectrum, Satellites, and other Considerations
3.3 5G Application by Industry Verticals
3.3.1 Retail and Consumer Electronics Applications
3.3.2 Healthcare Applications
3.3.3 Industrial Automation Applications
3.3.4 Intelligent Building Automation Applications
3.3.5 Automotive and Transportation Applications
3.3.6 Home Automation Applications
3.3.7 Financial Institution Applications
3.3.8 Energy and Utilities Applications
3.3.9 Public Safety Applications
3.3.10 Military Applications
3.3.11 Oil and Gas Applications
3.3.12 Mining Applications
3.3.13 Agriculture Applications
3.4 Technologies Beyond 5G
3.4.1 What is Beyond 5G?
3.4.2 Sixth Generation Wireless
3.4.2.1 Defining 6G
3.4.2.1.1 6G Context
3.4.2.1.2 6G Benefits
3.4.2.2 Evolution to 95 GHz Spectrum
3.4.2.3 Standards Evolution towards 6G
3.5 6G Market Drivers
3.5.1 The Need for Microsecond Latency
3.5.2 Growth of IoT and Industrial, Object Driven Traffic
3.5.3 Wireless Cognition, Single Core Structure, and Public Safety
3.5.4 Smart City Applications: Sensing and More
3.5.5 Ubiquitous Coverage from Satellite Internet to Ultra-Local Networks
3.5.5.1 Ultra-Macro Coverage
3.5.5.2 Ultra-Micro Coverage
3.6 6G Market Restraints
3.6.1 High Overall Deployment Expenditures
3.6.2 Vertical Business Model Considerations
3.6.3 Voice and Data Value Perception Approaches Zero
4. 6G Technology and Implications
4.1 Spectrum Evolution: 95GHz to 3 THz
4.2 Radio Frequency and Data Rates Targeting One Terabit
4.3 6G Communication Infrastructure
4.4 Physical, Digital, and Biological System Convergence
4.5 Evolution of 6G Enabling Technologies
4.5.1 Large Intelligent Surface Assisted MIMO
4.5.2 AI Assisted PHY Technology
4.5.3 Mobility Enhanced Edge Intelligence
4.5.4 Modern Random Access Protocols for IoT
4.6 6G in Unlicensed Spectrum and Private Networks
4.6.1 NR U and 6G U
4.6.2 6G Private Networks
4.7 Additional Technologies Supporting 6G
4.7.1 Radio Access Technology in Industry 4.0
4.7.2 Semantic Intelligence
4.7.3 Encryption Technologies
4.7.4 Visible Light Communication and Sub-THz Communication
4.7.5 CMOS Technology and Intelligent Chip
4.7.6 Continued Importance of Fixed Wireless Access
4.7.7 Quasi-Optical Antennas
4.7.8 Artificial Intelligence and IoT Fusion with 6G Networks
4.8 6G Economic and Cultural Impacts
5. 6G Innovation and Capabilities
5.1 6G Accelerates Evolution to a Fully Digital and Connected World
5.2 6G Makes Democratizes Intelligence
5.2.1 Smart Surfaces
5.2.2 Smart Environments
5.2.3 Smart Power
5.3 6G Solution Areas
5.3.1 6G Communications
5.3.2 6G Sensing
5.3.3 6G Imaging
5.3.4 6G Precise Location
6. 6G Applications and Impacts
6.1 Revolutionary 6G Applications, Services, and Solutions
6.2 6G Network Management and Orchestration
6.3 6G Business Models
6.3.1 Decentralization is a Driving Factor
6.3.2 Network Operator Challenges
6.3.3 Increasingly More Private Networks
6.3.4 Micro-operators and Distributed Services
6.4 6G Research Initiatives
6.4.1 China
6.4.2 United States of America
6.4.3 University of Oulu and 6Genesis Project
6.4.4 South Korea and LG KAIST 6G Research Centre
6.5 Current Views on R&D Direction of 6G
7. 6G Ecosystem Analysis
7.1 6G Infrastructure Market
7.1.1 6G User Devices
7.1.1.1 Smartphones and other Handheld Devices
7.1.1.2 Wearables and Implantables
7.1.1.3 Modems, Gateways, Access Points
7.1.1.4 Vehicle Communications
7.1.1.5 Buildings and Facility Communications
7.1.2 6G Core Infrastructure
7.2 6G Equipment Market
7.2.1 Telecom Equipment
7.2.2 Semiconductor Equipment
7.2.2.1 MEET Device
7.2.2.2 AI Intelligent Chip
7.3 6G Transport Networks
7.4 6G R&D Investments
7.5 6G Equipment Cost Considerations
7.6 6G Ecosystem Players
7.6.1 User Equipment Manufacturers
7.6.2 Infrastructure Manufacturers
7.6.3 Connectivity Providers
7.6.4 IoT Solution Provider
7.6.5 Analytics Solution Providers
7.6.6 Enterprise, Government, and Industrial Users
7.6.7 Software Solution Providers
8. 6G Technology Market Analysis and Forecasts 2025-2030
8.1 6G Infrastructure Market
8.1.1 Global Total 6G Infrastructure Market
8.1.2 6G Infrastructure Market by Type
8.1.2.1 6G Infrastructure Market by User Device
8.1.2.2 6G Infrastructure Market by Telecom Equipment
8.1.2.3 6G Infrastructure Market by Semiconductor Equipment
8.1.3 6G Infrastructure Market by Region
8.1.3.1 APAC 6G Infrastructure Market
8.1.3.2 North America 6G Infrastructure Market
8.1.3.3 Europe 6G Infrastructure Market
8.1.3.4 Middle East and Africa 6G Infrastructure Market
8.1.3.5 Latin America 6G Infrastructure Market
8.2 6G R&D Investment
8.3 6G Core Infrastructure Investment
8.4 6G Transport Network Investment
8.5 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment
8.5.1 Global Total 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment
8.5.2 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Type
8.5.2.1 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by User Device
8.5.2.2 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Telecom Equipment
8.5.2.3 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Semiconductor Equipment
8.5.3 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Region
8.5.3.1 APAC 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment
8.5.3.2 North America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment
8.5.3.3 Europe 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment
8.5.3.4 Middle East and Africa 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment
8.5.3.5 Latin America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment
9. 5G Applications Market Analysis and Forecasts 2020-2025
9.1 5G Apps and Service Market 2020-2025
9.1.1 5G Applications by Device Type 2020-2025
9.1.2 5G Applications by Service Provider Type 2020-2025
9.1.2.1 5G Applications by Carrier/MNO 2020-2025
9.1.2.1.1 5G Applications in Consumer Market 2020-2025
9.1.2.1.2 5G Applications in Business Market 2020-2025
9.1.2.1.3 5G Applications in Government Market 2020-2025
9.1.2.2 5G OTT Provided Applications and Services 2020-2025
9.1.3 5G Applications by Service Category 2020-2025
9.1.3.1 5G Applications by Enhanced Mobile Broadband 2020-2025
9.1.3.1.1 Mobile Office/Productivity (Smart Workplace) 2020-2025
9.1.3.1.2 Connected Vehicles 2020-2025
9.1.3.1.3 Multimedia Communication Market in eMBB 2020-2025
9.1.3.1.3.1 Enhanced Mobile Broadband Applications 2020-2025
9.1.3.2 Massive Machine-type Communications Applications 2020-2025
9.1.3.3 Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication Applications 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.1 Telepresence 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.2 Autonomous Vehicles 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.3 Teleoperation/Tele-robotics 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.4 Multimedia Communication Market 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.4.1 Multimedia Communication Market in URLLC Overall 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.4.2 Multimedia Communication Market in URLLC Applications 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.5 Video Viewing Market 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.5.1 Video Viewing Market Overall 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.5.2 Video Viewing by Application Type 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.6 Immersive Applications Market in URLLC 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.6.1 Immersive URLLC Market Overall 2020-2025
9.1.3.3.6.2 Immersive URLLC Market by Application 2020-2025
9.1.3.4 Fixed Wireless Access Market 2020-2025
9.1.4 Network Slicing Dependent Apps and Service Market in 5G
9.2 5G New Radio Market 2020-2025
9.2.1 5GNR Applications 2020-2025
9.2.2 5GNR Applications in Industrial Automation 2020-2025
9.2.3 5GNR Applications by Deployment Type 2020-2025
9.2.4 Industrial Automation Market in Private 5GNR 2020-2025
9.2.5 Private 5GNR in Industrial Automation by Application 2020-2025
10. Conclusions and Recommendations
10.1 Advertisers and Media Companies
10.2 Artificial Intelligence Providers
10.3 Automotive Companies
10.4 Broadband Infrastructure Providers
10.5 Communication Service Providers
10.6 Computing Companies
10.7 Data Analytics Providers
10.8 Immersive Technology (AR, VR, and MR) Providers
10.9 Networking Equipment Providers
10.10 Networking Security Providers
10.11 Semiconductor Companies
10.12 IoT Suppliers and Service Providers
10.13 Software Providers
10.14 Smart City System Integrators
10.15 Automation System Providers
10.16 Social Media Companies
10.17 Telecom Operators
10.18 OTT Service Providers
10.19 Enterprise and Government
11. Appendix: 6G Synergies with HPC and Quantum Computing
11.1 High Performance Computing
11.2 Quantum Computing
11.3 More than Computing: Quantum Technologies
11.4 6G Technology and Next Generation Computing Synergies
List of Figures
Figure 1: Edge Computing to Ensure 5G Throughput and Minimize Latency
Figure 2: 5G Accelerates the Trend towards Private Wireless Networks
Figure 3: Today’s World of Local and Personal Networks
Figure 4: Tomorrow’s World of Everything is an Access Point
Figure 5: Common AI “Nanocore” Infrastructure
Figure 6: 5G Capabilities and Functionality
Figure 7: 5G Service Categories
Figure 8: 5G Spectrum Evolution
Figure 9: 5G New Radio Components
Figure 10: Massive MIMO Architecture
Figure 11: Self-Organizing Networks in H-RAN
Figure 12: H-RAN Application
Figure 13: Centralized and Distribution LS-CSSP in H-CRANs
Figure 14: Software Defined Radio Network
Figure 15: Hybrid Architecture of SDN and SDR in 5G Network
Figure 16: Satellites in 5G Communications
Figure 17: 6G Capabilities
Figure 18: Standards Evolution towards 6G
Figure 19: 5G is setting the Stage for 6G
Figure 20: C4 Management in Automated Factory
Figure 21: Sub-THz Hardware IC Technology
Figure 22: Visible Light Communication: Mbps to Tbps
Figure 23: 6G Impact on ICT to be both Wide and Deep
Figure 24: Smart Surfaces
Figure 25: Smart Environment
Figure 26: Private Networks
Figure 27: Global 6G Infrastructure Market 2025-2030
Figure 28: Global 6G R&D Investment 2020-2030
Figure 29: Global 6G Core Infrastructure Investment 2020-2030
Figure 30: Global 6G Transport Network Investment 2020-2030
Figure 31: Global 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment 2025-2030
Figure 32: Global Multimedia Communications Market in 5G eMBB 2020-2025
Figure 33: Global Multimedia Communications Market in 5G URLLC 2020-2025
Figure 34: Global Video Viewing Market in 5G URLLC 2020-2025
Figure 35: Global Immersive Applications Market in 5G URLLC 2020-2025
Figure 36: Global Network Slicing Dependent Apps and Service Market in 5G 2020-2025
Figure 37: Global 5GNR Market 2020-2025
Figure 38: Global Industrial Automation Market in Private 5GNR 2020-2025
List of Tables
Table 1: MTC Features in 3GPP Standard
Table 2: 6G Device and Equipment Pricing Expectations
Table 3: Global 6G Infrastructure Market by Type 2025-2030
Table 4: Global 6G Infrastructure Market by User Device 2025-2030
Table 5: Global 6G Infrastructure Market by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 6: Global 6G Infrastructure Market by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 7: Global 6G Infrastructure Market by Region 2025-2030
Table 8: APAC 6G Infrastructure Market by Type 2025-2030
Table 9: APAC 6G Infrastructure Market by User Device 2025-2030
Table 10: APAC 6G Infrastructure Market by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 11: APAC 6G Infrastructure Market by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 12: APAC 6G Infrastructure Market by Country 2025-2030
Table 13: North America 6G Infrastructure Market by Type 2025-2030
Table 14: North America 6G Infrastructure Market by User Device 2025-2030
Table 15: North America 6G Infrastructure Market by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 16: North America 6G Infrastructure Market by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 17: North America 6G Infrastructure Market by Country 2025-2030
Table 18: Europe 6G Infrastructure Market by Type 2025-2030
Table 19: Europe 6G Infrastructure Market by User Device 2025-2030
Table 20: Europe 6G Infrastructure Market by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 21: Europe 6G Infrastructure Market by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 22: Europe 6G Infrastructure Market by Country 2025-2030
Table 23: MEA 6G Infrastructure Market by Type 2025-2030
Table 24: MEA 6G Infrastructure Market by User Device 2025-2030
Table 25: MEA 6G Infrastructure Market by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 26: MEA 6G Infrastructure Market by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 27: MEA 6G Infrastructure Market by Country 2025-2030
Table 28: Latin America 6G Infrastructure Market by Type 2025-2030
Table 29: Latin America 6G Infrastructure Market by User Device 2025-2030
Table 30: Latin America 6G Infrastructure Market by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 31: Latin America 6G Infrastructure Market by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 32: Latin America 6G Infrastructure Market by Country 2025-2030
Table 33: Global 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Type 2025-2030
Table 34: Global 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by User Device 2025-2030
Table 35: Global 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 36: Global 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 37: Global 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Region 2025-2030
Table 38: APAC 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Type 2025-2030
Table 39: APAC 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by User Device 2025-2030
Table 40: APAC 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 41: APAC 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 42: APAC 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Country 2025-2030
Table 43: North America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Type 2025-2030
Table 44: North America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by User Device 2025-2030
Table 45: North America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 46: North America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 47: North America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Country 2025-2030
Table 48: Europe 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Type 2025-2030
Table 49: Europe 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by User Device 2025-2030
Table 50: Europe 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 51: Europe 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 52: Europe 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Country 2025-2030
Table 53: MEA 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Type 2025-2030
Table 54: MEA 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by User Device 2025-2030
Table 55: MEA 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 56: MEA 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 57: MEA 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Country 2025-2030
Table 58: Latin America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Type 2025-2030
Table 59: Latin America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by User Device 2025-2030
Table 60: Latin America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Telecom Equipment 2025-2030
Table 61: Latin America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Semiconductor Equipment 2025-2030
Table 62: Latin America 6G Infrastructure Unit Deployment by Country 2025-2030
Table 63: Global 5G Apps and Service market by 5G Device Type 2020-2025
Table 64: Global 5G Apps and Service Market by Service Provider 2020-2025
Table 65: Global Carrier/MNO Provided Apps and Service Market in 5G 2020-2025
Table 66: Global Carrier/MNO Provided Apps and Service Market in 5G by Consumer Application 2020-2025
Table 67: Global Carrier/MNO Provided Apps and Service Market in 5G by Business Application 2020-2025
Table 68: Global Carrier/MNO Provided Apps and Service Market in 5G by Government Application 2020-2025
Table 69: Global OTT Provided Apps and Service Market in 5G 2020-2025
Table 70: Global 5G Service Market by Service Category 2020-2025
Table 71: Global 5G eMBB Service Market by application 2020-2025
Table 72: Global 5G eMBB market by Mobile Office Application 2020-2025
Table 73: Global 5G eMBB Market by Connected Vehicles Type 2020-2025
Table 74: Global Multimedia Communications Market in 5G eMBB 2020-2025
Table 75: Global 5G mMTC (IoT) Market by Application 2020-2025
Table 76: Global 5G URLLC Market by Application 2020-2025
Table 77: Global 5G URLLC Market by Telepresence Application 2020-2025
Table 78: Global 5G URLLC Market by Autonomous Vehicles Type 2020-2025
Table 79: Global 5G URLLC Market by Teleoperation/Tele-robotics Applications 2020-2025
Table 80: Global Multimedia Communications Market in 5G URLLC by Application 2020-2025
Table 81: Global Video Viewing Market in 5G URLLC by Application 2020-2025
Table 82: Global Immersive Applications Market in 5G URLLC by Application 2020-2025
Table 83: Global 5G FWA Market by Application 2020-2025
Table 84: Global 5GNR Market by Application 2020-2025
Table 85: Global 5GNR Market by Industrial Automation 2020-2025
Table 86: Global 5GNR Market by Deployment Type 2020-2025
Table 87: Global Industrial Automation Market in Private 5GNR by Application 2020-2025

Companies Mentioned

  • 6G Flagship
  • LG KAIST 6G Research Centre
  • University of Oulu

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