The National 6G Testbed gives Dutch companies, start-ups and technology partners a head start on the future. 6G is expected to become available through national network providers around 2030. Organisations that start developing new products and services today will gain a clear advantage. The 6G Testbed offers a unique opportunity to carry out extensive testing on a private network, enabling organisations to prepare for the next generation of wireless technology.
What is the 6G Testbed?
The National 6G Testbed is a collaboration between technical universities, research institutes and leading companies in The Netherlands. Together, these 60 partners offer companies the opportunity to test the latest releases of current 5G technology in realistic fieldlab environments. In practice, this means that companies can access five locations across The Netherlands to make their products or services 6G-ready. High-tech experts are available to professionally support the development, testing and validation process. This collaboration between industry and knowledge institutions within the fieldlabs is supported by government funding.
Why was the 6G Testbed established?
Mobile networks are a key driver of the digitalisation of our society. They contribute to economic growth and competitiveness across all sectors. Through innovation and collaboration between industry, knowledge institutions and government, The Netherlands is building a strong position in the global 6G-value chain. The Future Network Services program aims to establish an international leading position for The Netherlands in 6G. This strengthens the Dutch economy and supports sustainable long-term growth.
What will 6G enable in the future?
With 5G, many new data-intensive applications have already become possible. Compared to 4G, 5G offers extremely low latency, ultra-fast data processing and a high level of data security. This enables advanced VR and AR applications and wireless solutions that cannot be reliably supported by Wi-Fi. Examples include robotics in greenhouse horticulture, sensor technology for smart energy management, and new applications in mobility and logistics. 6G will go even further, especially in combination with artificial intelligence. Think of support during complex medical procedures, maintenance of offshore wind turbines, smarter traffic intersections and robots that harvest fruit.
Where can you experiment?
The current and most recent technology is known as 5G Beyond. This is an intermediate step on the road towards fully developed 6G technology. You can experiment at the following fieldlabs across The Netherlands:
- 6G Fieldlab Groningen – ICCS
- 6G Fieldlab Delft – Do IoT Fieldlab
- 6G Fieldlab The Hague – TNO
- 6G Fieldlab Amersfoort – RDI
- 6G Fieldlab Eindhoven – BDF
More information about 6G
For more information about this wireless technology, visit the website of Future Network Services and TNO.
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