6G network architecture is still in the research stage. China Mobile recently released the "China Mobile 6G Network Architecture Technology White Paper", which is regarded by the industry as a milestone in 6G development. The result is to further enrich the development driving factors, design concepts, overall design, system design, networking design and other content of 6G network architecture.
Gao Tongqing, deputy general manager of China Mobile, said that as one of the core symbols of the intergenerational development of mobile communication networks, the forward-looking, feasibility, and compatibility of network architecture design will affect the development path and application effectiveness of mobile communication networks and must be considered in advance. Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering Wu Hequan said that 6G network architecture is the focus of global attention. The "White Paper" has made forward-looking attempts and explorations in the design of 6G network architecture, and innovatively and systematically considered various elements such as digital twins and network security. very meaningful.
The "White Paper" emphasizes that the architectural design of 6G networks must not only face the changes in the digital era, be highly consistent with national strategies, but also consider the drivers of new scenarios and new demands. It must also demonstrate the development trend of new technologies in cross-border fields and the introduction of new technologies. feasibility.
ZTE chief scientist Xiang Jiying said: "The White Paper innovatively summarizes the new features of 6G network architecture into three-body, four-layer, and five-layer. This is the first time the industry has seen such a highly concise and popular way. An easy-to-understand summary of network architecture features. "
China Mobile introduces the "three-body" refers to the network ontology, the management and orchestration body, and the digital twin. The "four-layer" is the resource and computing layer, the routing and connection layer, and the service-oriented functional layer. , open enabling layer, the "five sides" are control plane, user plane, data plane, intelligence plane and security plane.
6G is the focus of technological innovation in the global mobile communications industry. Global communications technology powers, leading operators and technology companies have all joined the ranks of 6G research and development. Although technology research and development for 6G is still in the exploratory stage, when it will happen and how it will change human society are issues of continued public concern.
In accordance with the development rhythm of the mobile communications industry of "use one generation, build one generation, and develop one generation", the industry predicts that 6G will be commercially available around 2030.
