ITU Radiocommunication Assembly sets agenda for IMT-2030 for 6G development + and sustainable use of spectrum + orbital resources – SatNews

The ITU Radiocommunication Assembly 2023 (RA-23) has charted future directions in radiocommunication systems.

The Assembly adopted a resolution that will guide the development of standards and radio interface technologies for the 6th generation of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) systems. Among other outcomes, RA-23 also adopted a resolution on gender equality to strengthen, accelerate and widen the active involvement of women in the work of the ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R). 

Discussion highlights during the Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-23) include:

• Agreement on “IMT-2030” as the technical reference for the 6^th generation of International Mobile Telecommunications;
• Revision of ITU-R Resolution 65, paving the way for studies on the compatibility of current regulations with potential 6^th generation IMT radio interface technologies…