TPRC 2025: The 53nd Research Conference on Communications, Information and Inter

If previous timeframes are to be followed, the next generation cellular system, 6G, can expect to roll out around 2030 (i.e., just 6 years from today). Consequently, discussions in the 3GPP and ITU on the development of 6G standards will begin in 2024. Thus, it is timely and relevant to bring together experts who are considering the technical, economic, policy, and regulation that surround the expectations of this emerging standard. In this light, multiple questions need to be addressed to start defining the new standard from multiple perspectives. These questions include but are not limited to the following: Should 6G be 10x faster than 5G? Should it be a lower cost than other standards (e.g., 5G) to reduce the digital divide? Should it focus on programmability and customization? How should spectrum sharing be incorporated into this new standard? The panel will address these and other topics that are likely to emerge over the next several months.