India’s 6G Progress: Patents, Speeds and Funded Projects
Why in the news
India’s growing role in next-generation telecom research was highlighted, with the country placed among the leading filers of 6G patents.
Key facts
- Patents: India figures in the world’s top six in 6G filings.
- Speed: expected data rates reach 1 terabit per second, roughly 100 times faster than 5G.
- Spectrum: 6G is set to use TeraHertz frequency bands.
- Funding: more than 111 research projects on 6G have been supported, with ₹300 crore sanctioned in total.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Global patent standing | Top six |
| Peak data rate | Up to 1 Tbps |
| Versus 5G | About 100 times faster |
| Frequency | TeraHertz bands |
| Projects funded / amount | 111+ / ₹300 crore |
Exam angle
- Frequency band for 6G: TeraHertz.
- Expected peak speed: 1 Tbps; sanctioned funding: ₹300 crore.