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The International 6G Symposium opened at IMC,along with OpenSignal's launch of the Telecom Smart Cities Index. Academicians from 5G Test Labs also held a workshop.
International 6G Symposium Opening
The Minister of Communications and Development for the Northeastern Region,Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, gave the keynote address at the International 6G Symposium during the India Mobile Congress in 2024. The minister emphasised that India aspires to lead the world in 6G innovation and that the country is now ready to build the future of 6G with standards that are affordable, accessible, and inclusive for everyone. India has successfully implemented one of the fastest 5G rollouts. He emphasised the significance of cybersecurity and India's potential to assist in the development of 6G legislation.
Opensignal launches the Telecom Smart Cities Index
The mobile infrastructure of 50 Indian cities is evaluated by Opensignal's Indian Cities Digital Readiness Ranking (ICDRR), which emphasises the cities' preparedness for the transition to smart cities through 4G/5G Availability, Consistent Quality, and Overall Download Speeds. The top five Indian cities are Patna, Agra, Faridabad, Jaipur, and Srinagar.
Workshop with Academicians of 5G Test Labs
The workshop featured talks about how to improve the native 5G network for the 5G+/6G standard, the function of enterprise private networks, how to transform the network using 5G/5G+ and applications for business verticals, industrial 5G use cases, and live demonstrations conducted by 5G ACIA in their test beds. The leaders discussed use cases for 5G (IOT) across a variety of areas, including healthcare, smart grids, agriculture, and education.
Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, DoT remarked, “India is becoming a focal point for global innovation in technologies. In order to promote collaboration, define standards, and showcase products, the IMC and the ITU-WTSA are essential. India wants to work with partners to develop research, standardisation, and public-private partnerships as a leader in the 6G Alliance. Three main concerns are coordinated research activities, harmonised policies, and the growth of trained labour. India aims to promote innovation and growth while establishing itself as a global leader in 6G technology through these measures."