Next communication standard of 5G 20:53 on January 27 starting discussion at the expert meeting of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
This spring, discussions began at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' expert meeting to consider the next standard of the 5G communication standard, which will begin commercial services. We aim to create an environment that is advantageous for Japanese companies by leading international rulemaking by starting discussions early.
The next generation of 5G communication standards, called "6G" and "Beyond 5G", are expected to be introduced around 2030.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has held the first meeting of experts meeting to consider the policies necessary for introducing a new communication infrastructure.
In this context, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications official explained that the new standard is expected to be faster than 5G, large capacity, low delay, and further improved energy efficiency.
In the 2030s, services such as self-driving vehicles and delivery by drones are also expected.In the 2030s, we will discuss how communication infrastructure should be in light of social changes and improve the international competitiveness of Japanese companies. We asked him to consider the environment.
On the other hand, members of the committee stated that discussions on security and privacy over data are also important, such as the need for a global perspective such as support for research and development beyond the boundaries of ministries and agencies and the establishment of joint research with overseas companies. Opinion came out. Advisory Council is a policy to develop a comprehensive strategy to prospect the summer of this year.
The international situation surrounding 5G and 6G
Overseas companies dominate the patents related to the new 5G high-speed, large-capacity communication standard.
According to an analysis by private research firm Cyber Soken as of last February, South Korea's Samsung Electronics ranked first with 8.9% in the share of patent applications for products related to 5G-related communication devices and semiconductors, followed by 8.9%. Huawei in China has 8.3%, and US semiconductor giant Qualcomm has 7.4%.
Among Japanese companies, NTT DOCOMO is in sixth place with 5.5%.
According to IHS Markit, a UK research firm, Huawei in China topped the global share of mobile phone base stations 31% two years ago, followed by Ericsson of Sweden 27% and Finland 2% two years ago. Nokia is 22%.
The aim of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to consider a comprehensive strategy for the next generation of 5G communication standards is to reverse this situation.
However, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Chinese government has indicated that it will start research and development on new communication standards called 6G and Beyond 5G, and President Trump of the United States has shown willingness to adopt it early on Twitter last year. In Finland, research and development has begun at universities, and other countries have already begun to move, and it is expected that the fight for initiative will become even more active in the future.