With 7GHz spectrum, 6G coverage is not as widespread as 5G and 4G. | Image credit-5G Americas
“The 7-8 GHz spectrum will potentially be a cornerstone of 6G technology, enabling faster, more reliable networks that are essential for the next wave of innovation in AI, smart cities, and immersive experiences.”-Viet Nguyen, 5G Americas,
7GHz is the target band in the U.S. for 6G. | Image credit-5G Americas
The White Paper also expects speedier average cell site connection speeds hitting 16Gbps with 6G compared to .8Gbps for 5G. This measures how fast data can be transferred between a mobile device and a cell tower. However, there is an issue with 6G coverage in the 7GHz band where it falls short of 5G and 4G. Of course, when 6G finally does arrive, it will be used on more bands than just 7GHz.