India's 6G Plans: Small Sensor-Based Devices on Electricity Poles, Launch Targeted for 2030
At IIT-BHU, Rajesh Kumar Pathak, the Director General of 6G in India, explained that 6G will not require large towers in villages or cities. Instead, small devices, called shells, will be attached to existing electricity poles, extending from urban to rural areas.
These shells will be powered by sensors and will weigh around 8 kilograms. Pathak also shared that India plans to launch 6G by 2030, aiming to be a leader in the global rollout of this technology.
Experts in information technology are discussing 6G, reassuring the public that the network’s signals will be safe for health. Pathak added that satellite networks will also be part of the 6G system.
With advancements in artificial intelligence, communication will become more efficient. The 6G network will also improve mobile phone battery life by using sensors to keep devices in sleep mode when not needed and only activate them when required.
Although some people are concerned that 5G phones might become outdated with the launch of 6G, reports suggest that 5G phones will still work and receive updates to stay functional after 6G is introduced.
