Standards: Who defines, sets and maintain the standards for 6G

The technical standards for 6G technology are primarily set by international standardization bodies such as 3GPP and ITU2.

• 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project): This organization has been the main specification body for previous generations of mobile networks, including 5G, and is expected to play a key role in defining 6G standards.
• ITU (International Telecommunication Union): ITU designates 6G as IMT-2030, defining the criteria for a system to be classified as an International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) technology.
• ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) and NGMN (Next Generation Mobile Networks) Alliance: These groups also contribute to the development of 6G standards.
• O-RAN Alliance: This industry group is involved in developing parts of the 6G network, particularly in open radio access network (RAN) technologies.

Various companies, research institutes, and governments worldwide are actively contributing to the development of 6G networks, ensuring global interoperability and innovation.