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Which organizations are actively involved in setting global standards for 6G technology?

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  1. International Telecommunication Union (ITU): The ITU is a United Nations specialized agency responsible for issues related to information and communication technologies. It has historically played a key role in developing global standards for telecommunication technologies, including previous generations of mobile networks like 3G, 4G, and 5G. It is expected to continue its involvement in the standardization process for 6G.
  2. 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP): 3GPP is a collaboration between various telecommunications standard development organizations, and it has been crucial in developing standards for mobile communication technologies, including 5G. The organization is likely to be actively involved in the standardization efforts for 6G.
  3. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): IEEE is a professional association that often contributes to the development of global standards for various technologies. It has working groups and committees focused on wireless communication and networking, and these groups may be involved in shaping the standards for 6G.
  4. Next G Alliance: The Next G Alliance is an industry group formed to advance leadership in 6G in North America. It includes various companies, and its goal is to drive the development and adoption of 6G technologies. While it may not directly set global standards, it could have an influential role in shaping regional and potentially global discussions.
  5. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): In the United States, the NTIA plays a role in advising the U.S. government on telecommunications and information policy issues. It may be involved in discussions related to 6G standards, particularly from a policy perspective.
  6. European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI): ETSI is a European organization that produces globally-applicable standards for information and communications technologies. It may be involved in contributing to the development of 6G standards, particularly in the context of European telecommunications.
  7. Chinese standards organizations: China has been actively involved in the development of telecommunications technologies, and organizations like the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA) may contribute to the formulation of 6G standards, especially considering China's significant role in the global telecommunications market.