Our 6G Development research suite provides a comprehensive evaluation of the development requirements, network architecture and future outlook for 6G cellular networks. This market-leading suite provides stakeholders, including cellular network operators, cellular technology vendors and network vendors, with a must-read assessment of the future of the 6G market. It delivers insight into areas of 6G development, including:
Spectrum Acquisition and Implementation in Mobile Networks
Base Station Roll-out & Potential Technologies in Radio Access
Monetisation Opportunities for Key IoT Markets
Innovative Wireless Communication Systems, such as Optical Networks and Cognitive Networks
AI's Growth as a Fundamental Technology in Telecommunications
Integration of Satellite Technologies into Terrestrial Networks
The suite includes a data deliverable, sizing the future market and providing key forecast data; comprising splits for mobile technologies such as 5G and 6G networks through to 2032. It also features a Juniper Research Country Readiness Index; evaluating 60 key countries’ readiness to invest, develop and roll out 6G networks over the next five years.
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- 1. Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations
- 1.1 6G: Key Takeaways
- 1.2 6G: Strategic Recommendations
- 2. Future Outlook For 6G Development
- 2.1 Future Telecommunications Development
- 2.1.1 6G Market Introduction
- Figure 2.1: Total Number of Mobile Connections (m), Split by Network Technology, 2020 2032
- 2.1.2 Spectrum Allocation for 6G Networks
- Figure 2.2: Potential 6G Spectrum Allocations
- Table 2.3: High-frequency Band Applications
- i. Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Solutions to Higher-frequency Wave Interference
- ii. Optical Spectrum Innovation
- iii. 3GPP & Future Specification
- Figure 2.4: 3GPP Release Timelines
- iv. Release 15
- v. Release 16
- vi. Release 17
- vii. Release 18
- viii. Release 20 and 21
- 2.1.3 The ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Publishes Framework for Developing 6G Standards
- 2.2 Emerging Technologies for 6G Networks
- 2.2.1 AI in 6G Networks
- Figure 2.5: AI Functions in 6G Networks
- i. Digital Twin Networks
- Figure 2.6: 6G Digital Twin Process
- ii. AI-powered 6G Security
- iii. AI-native Network Slicing
- 2.2.2 JCAS (Joint Communications and Sensing)
- 2.2.3 Satellite Networks
- Table 2.7: Four Key Satellite Types Expected to Be Utilised in 6G Networks
- Figure 2.8: Different Satellite Type Orbits
- i. 6G SAGIN
- Figure 2.9: SAGIN Layers
- 2.3 Key Sector Analysis
- Table 2.10: Key Vertical Markets & 6G Benefits
- 2.3.1 Automotive
- Figure 2.11: 6G in Connected Vehicles
- 2.3.2 Aviation & UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)
- 2.3.3 Digital Health
- 2.3.4 Energy
- 2.3.5 Extended Reality
- Figure 2.12: Extended Reality Components
- 2.3.6 Maritime
- Figure 2.13: 6G Maritime Use Cases
- 2.3.7 Media & Entertainment
- 2.3.8 Mobile Broadband
- 2.3.9 Smart Cities
- 3. Country Readiness Index
- 3.1 6G Networks: Country Readiness Index
- Figure 3.1: Juniper Research’s 8 Key Regions Definitions
- Table 3.2: 6G Networks: Country Readiness Index Scoring Criteria
- Figure 3.3: Juniper Research 6G Roadmap Country Readiness Index: Graph
- 3.2 Regional Analysis
- 3.2.1 North America
- Figure 3.4: Total 6G Revenue ($m), 2029-2032
- Table 3.5: Next G Alliance 6G Roadmap Goals
- i. The US
- Figure 3.6: Total Number of 6G Base Stations in the US (000s), 2029-2032
- 3.2.2 Latin America
- Figure 3.7: Total Number of 6G Base Stations in Latin America (000s), Split by Country, 2029-2032
- 3.2.3 West Europe
- Figure 3.8: Total Number of SIMs in West Europe (m), Split by SIM Tech, 2020-2032
- Figure 3.9: Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking Timeline
- i. The UK
- Figure 3.10: Total 6G Revenue in the UK ($m), 2029-2032
- 3.2.4 Central & East Europe
- Figure 3.11: Total Number of 6G Connections in Central & East Europe (m), Split by Country, 2029-2032
- Figure 3.12: Total 6G Revenue in Central & East Europe ($m), 2029-2032
- 3.2.5 Far East & China
- Figure 3.13: Total Number of 6G Base Station Deployments in Far East & China, 2029-2032
- i. China
- Figure 3.14: Total Number of SIMs in China (%), Split by SIM Tech, 2032: 1.9 Billion
- ii. South Korea
- Figure 3.15:Total Operator 6G Revenue in South Korea ($m), 2029-2032
- 3.2.6 Indian Subcontinent
- i. India
- Figure 3.16: Total Number of SIMs in India (%), 2032: 2.1 Billion
- 3.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
- Figure 3.17: Total 6G Revenue Rest of Asia Pacific ($m), 2029-2032
- 3.2.8 Africa & Middle East
- Figure 3.18: Total Number of 6G Base Stations in Africa & Middle East, 2029-2032
- Table 3.19: 6G Development Heatmap, North America
- Table 3.20: 6G Development Heatmap, Latin America
- Table 3.21: 6G Development Heatmap, West Europe
- Table 3.22: 6G Development Heatmap, Central & East Europe
- Table 3.23: 6G Development Heatmap, Far East & China
- Table 3.24: 6G Development Heatmap, Indian Subcontinent
- Table 3.25: 6G Development Heatmap, Rest of Asia Pacific
- Table 3.26: 6G Development Heatmap, Africa & Middle East
- 4. Market Forecast
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Methodology
- Figure 4.1: Juniper Research 6G Roadmap Forecast Methodology
- 4.3 5G and 6G Base Station Proportions
- Figure & Table 4.2: Proportion of Base Stations That Are 5G and 6G (%), 2029-2032
- Table 4.3: Total Number of 5G and 6G Base Stations, 2029-2032
- 4.4 Total Number of 6G Base Stations
- Figure & Table 4.4: Total Number of 6G Base Stations, Split By 8 Key Regions 2023-2032
- 4.5 Total Number of 6G Connections
- Figure & Table 4.5: Total Number of 6G Connections (m), Split by 8 Key Regions, 2029-2032
- 4.6 Total 6G Revenue
- Figure & Table 4.6: Total 6G Revenue ($m), Split by 8 Key Regions, 2029-2032
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