MWC: When it comes to 6G, Apple is a leader, not a follower

"6G networks will be built on the foundation of 3GPP standards, complemented by O-RAN Alliance specifications, to enable open and globally scalable platforms for innovation. As work in 3GPP progresses, with first implementable specifications targeted for 2029 and commercial readiness expected around 2030, early collaborations with device and chipset partners like Apple and MediaTek are crucial for building the 6G ecosystem and ensuring network and device interoperability."

"Apple's work can be seen as proof that, having arguably been late to both 4G and 5G, the company—now with its own modem development experts—is working hard to ensure it's very much part of the transition to 6G."

Apple is demonstrating significant commitment to 6G technology development by collaborating with Ericsson and other industry partners on standards-based implementations. The company's in-house modem expertise enables it to participate in shaping 6G specifications through the 3GPP standards and O-RAN Alliance frameworks. First implementable 6G specifications are targeted for 2029 with commercial deployment expected around 2030. This proactive involvement represents a strategic shift from Apple's previous late adoption of 4G and 5G technologies, ensuring the company maintains relevance in the telecommunications industry's evolution and secures interoperability between networks and devices.

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