South Korean operator, KT, and LG Electronics are working together to develop 6G transmission and full-duplex communication technologies. They will also collaborate on setting global standards for the next generation of cellular systems.
Full-duplex will be included in the 5G-Advanced standard Release 18, which is expected to improve spectrum efficiency by allowing uplink and downlink data to be transmitted and received simultaneously on the same frequency band.
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Driving 6G Standardization
KT and LG believe this capability can double frequency efficiency. The two companies will create wideband full-duplex equipment that operates in frequencies being considered for 6G. They will also develop and produce 6G transmission and reception devices, as well as conduct performance tests.
Lee Jong-sik, Executive Director of the KT Network Research Institute, stated that through this collaboration with LG Electronics, KT aims to lead the development of 6G mobile communication technology and enhance its global standardization leadership.
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He emphasized the company’s commitment to securing innovative network technology for providing unique services. In June, KT announced a research partnership with Nokia to work on advanced Open RAN technology and ultra-wideband wireless access technology for 6G mobile communications.
LG Electronics, according to Lee Je Young-ho, Executive Director of the company’s C&M Standard Research Institute, has been studying 6G since 2019 to identify core technologies for the upcoming standard. He expressed confidence that their collaboration with KT will not only drive 6G standardization but also uncover essential services.
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