The first 6G technology deployments are slated for 2030. The typical development cycle for a cellular generation is 10 years. That means that, in 2025, we’re halfway through the development cycle.
As Aesop warned in the tale of the ant and the grasshopper, it pays to be prepared. So, although it will be another few years before the first 3GPP standard for 6G is finished, there’s no better time to reflect on the current research and economic trends that need to be addressed to make 6G a success.
Read the full article in DPA's November 2025 issue