Why Does 6G Need Advanced Wi-Fi?
RCRWirelessNews, Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
The ITU identified the need for increased indoor connectivity in 6G systems - and that means Wi-Fi
For the first time, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) identified ubiquitous connectivity as a requirement for 6G systems. Dean Bubley, who is an analyst with Disruptive Analysis and Disruptive 6G, explained that while this largely refers to bridging the digital divide by incorporating things like non-terrestrial networks, it also specifically calls out the need for increased indoor connectivity. 'And that will mean Wi-Fi,' he said.
Bubley said, too, that what is 'becoming increasingly 'clear' amongst not just users, but thankfully, finally governments and regulators, is the importance of indoor wireless connectivity.' That, of course, is because the vast majority of wireless traffic occurs indoors, and further, Wi-Fi is almost always the best option for indoor connectivity. As such, he claimed, Wi-Fi is quickly becoming part of the 'ubiquitous framework' that defines 6G.