Preliminary Peek at B5G 6G Terminals
Executive Summary
With the commercialization of 5G, the communication industry has extensively opened up
research work on next generation mobile communication technology (6G) in 2019. According to
the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the next generation of mobile communication
is expected to become commercially available by 2030. According to the ITU Network 2030
Working Group, the next generation mobile communications system will support three major
scenarios: Very Large Volume (VLV) and Tiny Instant Communications (TIC), Beyond Best
Effort (BBE) and High-Precision Communications (HPC), and coexistence of multiple types of
networks (ManyNets). As indicated by these scenarios, the future network will deliver
communication services with higher rate, lower latency, more connections and wider coverage.
However, regarding to future terminals (B5G/6G terminals), the industry has not yet provided
a clear description. This white paper attempts to explore the B5G/6G terminal initially. We wish
the white paper can trigger an extensive discussion on B5G/6G terminals in the industry and lay
a solid foundation for a clear definition of B5G/6G terminals in the future.
In this white paper, Chapter two analyzes the development trend and requirements of the
B5G/6G terminal form, and then describes the types and specific requirements of B5G/6G
terminal types from the consumer-oriented and industrial-oriented aspects, respectively. Chapter
Three explores the capabilities of B5G/6G terminals in terms of communication, computing,
display/interaction/sensing, and battery life. Chapter Four focuses on exploring the future
development of terminal technologies, trying to clarify some potential technological development
routes.
