While 5G is still establishing itself worldwide, the next generation of mobile networks— the 6G — it is already beginning to take shape as a profound transformation in the way we connect, manage data, and operate technologies. Forecast to debut commercially in the 2030s, 6G promises unprecedented speeds, near-zero latency, and full integration with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality.
In technical terms, the advances are impressive: peak rates should reach up to 1 terabit per second (Tbps) under ideal laboratory conditions—a gigantic leap compared to 5G. Latency, which measures the network's response time, is expected to drop to the microsecond range (10–100 µs), enabling real-time operations such as remote surgeries, autonomous vehicles, and high-precision production lines.
Here is the translation: Besides speed, 6G will bring massive connectivity. The expectation is that billions of devices—IoT sensors, wearables, machines, and intelligent systems—will communicate simultaneously, without compromising network performance.
This technological revolution will be enabled by millimeter-wave and terahertz frequencies, in addition to resources like Massive MIMO and beamforming, which expand signal coverage and stability. AI will play a central role, making networks more “intelligent”: capable of monitoring real-time traffic, predicting failures, optimizing spectrum usage, and even autonomously prioritizing services.
The impact will also be felt in the user experience. 6G will pave the way for new forms of digital interaction, with high-fidelity augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), haptic communication (remote tactile sensations), and immersive environments applied to corporate training, remote maintenance, and customer service.
Despite the challenges—such as high infrastructure costs, security issues, and a lack of global standardization—the potential is immense. 6G promises greater operational efficiency, cost reduction, and the creation of new business models. For IT and Telecom managers, this means rethinking contracts, performance metrics, and operational strategies, placing user experience and network reliability at the center of decisions.
More than a simple evolution of 5G, 6G represents a complete revolution in how networks, data, and corporate services are managed. It marks the beginning of an era where speed, intelligence, and innovation become inseparable—and those who anticipate this change will be prepared to lead the future of connectivity.
*Paulo Amorim is the CEO and founder of K2A Technology Solutions, a company focused on digital transformation in the area of IT and Telecom Contract Management, Control, and Optimization.
