China has started testing 6G in space

The first 6G networks are expected to be commercialized in Asia by 2030. — Photography Generated by OpenAI's DALL·E / ETX Majelan©/AFP Relaxnews

While much of the planet is still seeing the rollout of 5G, China Mobile recently launched a satellite designed to test a first 6G connection from space. A true terrestrial network, however, is not expected to be in operation before 2030.

While 5G that is totally independent of 4G and offers enhanced performance is still being rolled out in many countries, China is already turning its attention to 6G with a first test... in space. China Mobile, the world's largest mobile operator in terms of subscriber numbers, has successfully launched the world's first satellite dedicated to 6G tests, reports China Daily.