for 6G to build on and enable these opportunities , Butts explains : “ While 5G provides data transfer rates that are far superior to previous generations , it still falls short of the conditions required to support immersive experiences .
“ Extended reality ( XR ) and full immersive experiences require data transfer rates of 200Mbps to 5Gbps – far beyond what is currently possible with 5G . 6G , however , certainly holds promise in this regard , because it will utilise higher frequency bands and is said to provide speeds up to 100- times faster than 5G . This will be crucial to
“ With 6G supporting virtual environments and haptic technology , the virtual world will be closer to the in-person experience than ever before ”
VICTOR HOLMIN DIRECTOR , PORTFOLIO AND CONSULTING ,
WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY
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