Nation OKs real-world 6G trials

China has taken a key step toward shaping the global future of telecommunications, as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology officially approved the trial spectrum in the 6GHz band for 6G technology development.

The approval, granted to the IMT-2030 (6G) Promotion Group, authorizes 6G technology trials in selected regions. The move is aimed at advancing technical research, testing and validation based on the key scenarios and performance indicators defined by the International Telecommunication Union for 6G.

Announced on Friday, the approval enables Chinese engineers to conduct real-world testing in urban and industrial environments, a critical step that transitions 6G research from controlled laboratory experiments to field trials involving practical challenges such as signal penetration and equipment interference, experts said.