Research into 6G started in the 2018 time frame. It is projected that the first 3GPP 6G specification will be completed by 2028, to be followed by commercial 6G deployment and completion of the IMT-2030 specification by the end of 2029. Closer to hand, this coming May, the first 3GPP SA1 6G use cases and requirements workshop will be held. The goal is to gather the 6G use cases of the different global and regional research organizations for presentation to the 3GPP SA1 community. 

One of the latest accomplishments on the road to 6G, occurred at the recently concluded WRC-23 conference, held in Dubai, which, among other topics, addressed mid-band specturm and identified the upper 6 GHz band (6.425-7.125 GHz) for IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications) in Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well as in some countries in the Americas and Asia. The conference also agreed on a new IMT/6G study item for WRC-27 including new frequency bands in the 7-15 GHz range. This article discusses the WRC-23 outcomes in mid-bands[1], requirements on EIRP (equivalent isotropic radiated power), EMF (electromagnetic fields) exposure limits, and the impact on coverage and capacity.