Musk's Breakthrough: 6G Bypass Obsolete

The United States, in an effort to take the lead in the 6G domain, has formed a 6G alliance with 10 countries, including Japan and South Korea, aiming to achieve breakthroughs in 6G technology.

Concurrently, SpaceX founder Elon Musk has announced technological breakthroughs in his Starlink program, which aims to provide global internet services by launching a large number of satellites, and is seen by some as an important part of the United States' strategic layout in the 6G field.

Despite the progress made by the Starlink program, foreign media reserve their opinion on the United States' leading position in the 6G domain.

Some analyses point out that the United States may have issues with its investment and strategic direction in 6G technology research, which could lead to a lag in the global 6G competition.

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Foreign media believe that the credibility of the United States' technological development research is diminishing, and its "complete failure" in 6G research has given other countries, especially China, great confidence.

Additionally, China is actively working on its own satellite network plan, such as the Qianfan Constellation Plan, which is seen as an important step in China's development of 6G technology.

China's satellite network plan aims to build a comprehensive satellite network system to support the development and application of 6G technology.

Therefore, although the United States has taken a series of measures in the field of 6G technology, it is not easy to overtake.

China's continued investment and research and development progress in the field of communication technology have given it an advantageous position in the global 6G technology competition.

The future development of 6G technology will depend on the efforts of various countries in technology research and development, infrastructure construction, and international cooperation.

The development of 6G technology heralds another revolution in communication technology.

It will bring higher data transmission speeds, lower latency, and broader connectivity.

According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)'s "Framework and Overall Objectives Recommendation for IMT Development Towards 2030 and Beyond" (ITU-R M.2160-0), 6G will support a variety of application scenarios, including immersive communication, ultra-reliable and low-latency communication, and ultra-massive communication.

These technologies will provide strong support for cutting-edge fields such as telemedicine, autonomous driving, and virtual reality, propelling society into a new era of intelligent connectivity.

Currently, global research on 6G technology is accelerating.

China has made significant research and development investments in the 6G field and has achieved a series of breakthroughs in key technologies.

According to information released at the 2024 Global 6G Technology Conference, China has made milestone progress in 6G transmission network research, laying a solid technical foundation for the future development of 6G networks.

At the same time, the United States, Japan, Europe, and other countries and regions are also actively promoting the research and development of 6G technology, and the competition in global 6G technology is becoming increasingly fierce.

In order to maintain a leading position in the 6G field, the United States has formed a 6G alliance with several countries.

The purpose of this alliance is to jointly promote the research and development and standardization of 6G technology to ensure an advantageous position in future communication technology competition.

However, this strategy also faces challenges, including the unification of technical standards, the coordination of international cooperation, and technological competition with other countries.

SpaceX's Starlink program has made significant progress, and to date, nearly 6,000 satellites have been successfully launched, providing services to multiple countries and regions worldwide.

This plan not only demonstrates the United States' ambition in satellite internet services but also provides a testing ground for the development of 6G technology.

The satellite direct connection technology of the Starlink program, especially the technological breakthroughs announced by Musk, provides possible technical support for the high-speed, low-latency communication of 6G.

The challenges for the United States in the 6G field are multifaceted.

On the technical level, issues such as satellite communication coverage, stability, and data transmission speeds need to be addressed.

On the financial level, the huge investment in the Starlink program and its future profit model are also issues that the United States needs to consider.

In terms of international cooperation, the United States needs to coordinate positions with allies to jointly promote the research and development and standardization of 6G technology.

At the same time, the United States also needs to face fierce competition from countries such as China in the 6G field, which have already demonstrated strong research and development capabilities and market potential in 5G technology.

China's research in the 6G field started early, and both the government and enterprises are actively promoting the development of related technologies.

According to the "2024 China 6G Concept Research Report," China has made significant investments in 6G technology research and development and has achieved significant progress in several key technology areas, including terahertz communication, integrated communication and sensing, and intelligent metasurfaces.

The development of these technologies not only provides a technical foundation for the construction of 6G networks but also offers possibilities for future communication technology innovation.

China's Qianfan Constellation Plan is one of the important layouts in the global satellite internet sector.

According to the People's Daily, the first batch of constellation satellites of the Qianfan Constellation Plan has successfully reached the sky, which means that China has taken a key step in the construction of low-Earth orbit satellite internet.

If this plan is implemented, it can provide particularly important infrastructure support for China's 6G construction and strengthen China's competitiveness in the global satellite communication field.

In the global 6G technology competition, China's position is becoming increasingly prominent.

According to the global 6G technology patent bureau's research report, China is in a leading position in 6G patent applications worldwide, with a total of 8,074 applications, accounting for 40.3%, far exceeding other countries.

This data shows that China's strength in 6G technology research and development should not be underestimated, and its influence in the formulation of global 6G technology standards will continue to grow.