SK Telecom (SKT) and NTT DOCOMO (DOCOMO) have jointly released two white papers, which focus on energy-efficient 5G mobile networks and future 6G network requirements.
The papers are the first tangible outcome of a partnership agreement signed by SKT and DOCOMO in November 2022, to explore opportunities for technical collaboration on next-generation telecommunication infrastructure technologies for 5G and 6G.
The white paper on 5G mobile networks reviews opportunities for power savings, candidate power-saving technologies, and the roles of operators and equipment vendors in achieving greater power savings.
The white paper on 6G reviews specific performance levels and implementation scenarios for each frequency band, issues related to coverage and devices in high-frequency bands, and standards for migration to 6G architecture and application of cloud-native/open architecture.
SKT and DOCOMO plan to continue collaborating in various technical fields to enhance the competitiveness and operational efficiency of 5G, support global standardization and technical verification of 6G, and build a global ecosystem that encompasses advanced industries and technologies.
SKT is also participating as contributors to the ‘6G Requirements and Design Considerations’ published by the NGMN Alliance.
“The white papers carry a significant meaning as they mark the first tangible result since entering into a strategic partnership with NTT DOCOMO last year,” said Yu Takki, Vice President and Head of Infra Tech Office of SKT. “Based on our experience and knowhow in 5G, we will continue to collaborate with world-leading operators such as NTT DOCOMO to lead 5G evolution towards 6G.”
“We are delighted to jointly announce two white papers on green mobile networks and 6G requirements as our collaborative achievements with SK Telecom started in November 2022,” said Takehiro Nakamura, Chief Technology Architect, DOCOMO. “We will continue to enhance cooperation among the two major Asian mobile operators and promote superior concepts and innovative technologies to the world for the 6G deployment.”
