6G

Samsung 6G,
Unlocking Infinite Possibilities

Mobile communication systems have evolved from generation to generation, approximately every 10 years, with the goal of unlocking enhanced functionality and performance. Each generation has offered innovative new services ranging from 1G analog voice call services to 4G mobile broadband services. In the late 2010s, 5G was introduced to provide massive broadband capacity and expand its range of services into vertical industries. We expect 6G innovations will transform both societies and industries,
revolutionizing how humans and machines interact.

Shaping the
future with 6G

6G represents more than just an evolution in communication technology—it serves as a catalyst for enabling groundbreaking services across diverse industries and everyday life. The core services of the 6G era will create new value through immersive experiences, digital transformation and hyper-connectivity, with AI further enhancing these capabilities. These services will open up possibilities beyond existing limits in all industries spanning entertainment, healthcare, education, manufacturing and more. By leveraging ultra-high speed, ultra-low latency, and hyper-connectivity, 6G will break barriers between the physical and virtual worlds, offering users even more multi-sensory experiences.

Key emerging services in the 6G era

Immersive Extended Reality (XR)

Immersive Extended
Reality (XR)

Offers truly immersive user experiences by integrating the virtual and real worlds, attracting attention across industries such as entertainment, healthcare and science.

Digital Twin

Digital Twin

Creates virtual replicas of physical entities — including objects, people, devices, and places — using 6G & AI technology to allow remote monitoring, problem detection, and control.

Massive Communication

Massive Communication

connecting numerous sensors, machines,
and other devices

Ensures personalized service quality and stability even in large-scale connectivity scenarios and supports automation and management of smart cities, homes, and factories.

Ubiquitous Connectivity

Ubiquitous
Connectivity

Expands service areas by extending terrestrial network coverage and interworking between terrestrial and non-terrestrial network components — including satellites and high-altitude platform stations (HAPS).

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)

Fixed Wireless
Access (FWA)

Allows wireless delivery of broadband services that traditionally required wired connections to become recognized as a key driver of expanding telecommunications businesses.

The Smart and
sustainable path to 6G

To derive real value from 6G for both end-users and network operators, it will be of the utmost importance to pursue future-proof and sustainable user experiences. Samsung expects a paradigm shift towards AI-native and sustainable communication in the 6G era.
With 6G, AI is expected to be a key technology for improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing overall performance. As softwarization and virtualization continue to gain momentum in wireless networks, AI will be a differentiator in operators’ services and technologies. Furthermore, 6G networks will be designed with AI capabilities embedded into their architecture and computing functions—a concept known as ‘AI-native’. Sustainability, ubiquitous coverage, and secure and resilient networks will also dominate 6G developments, ensuring long-term viability and global accessibility.

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AI-native communication

Incorporates the latest AI technologies into communication functionalities from system design to the development, management, and operation of systems for performance improvements.

Sustainable network

Reduces operational costs and increases user satisfaction by improving the energy efficiency of both networks and terminals, contributing to operational expenditure (OPEX) savings.

Ubiquitous coverage

Decreases capital expenditures (CAPEX) of networks and enhances service quality by expanding communication service areas and strengthening connectivity via interconnecting terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks.

Secure and resilient network

Ensures network security, user privacy, and resilience for significant advancements in computing capabilities and AI technology for the future.

AI-native &
sustainable
communication

Future-proof and
sustainable user experience

Actively building
6G standardization

Countries and companies around the world are driving discussions about next-generation communications standards, each taking on specific roles. This process demands forward-looking leadership capable of steering technological development and harmonizing diverse viewpoints. Samsung has emerged as a leading entity, simultaneously advancing innovation while building industry consensus. Samsung chaired the International Telecommunication Union - Radiocommunication’s (ITU-R) 6G Vision Group, helping to establish the initial global vision for 6G and contributing to its early roadmap. Samsung also leads discussions within 3GPP by serving as chairs and vice-chairs across various technical groups, steering the direction of standardization. Currently, Samsung Electronics holds a total of six chair and vice-chair positions across 3GPP’s key Technical Specification Groups (TSGs). In particular, the Radio Access Network (RAN) and Systemic Architecture (SA) WG2 and WG3 groups, where Samsung serves as chair, are central to shaping the structure and direction of 6G technologies. Samsung’s representation and presence in these groups underscore our influence in shaping the future of communication technologies.

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Samsung’s 6G Journey
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