Tech Group Says Seamless, Widespread Connectivity more Important than Speed for 6G
The Open Technology Institute suggested more industry coordination on indoor/outdoor handoffs, and more mobile-satellite service spectrum.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2026 – The next generation of mobile connectivity should be focused on creating a seamless experience and eliminating dead zones, rather than only an increase in speed, argues New America’s Open Technology Institute.
On the seamless front, that would mean handsets automatically switching between Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite-based service depending on which has the best connection at any given moment, the group argued in a recent report on 6G.
The high-bandwidth uses envisioned for 6G will require consistently strong signals as consumers move around, the report argued.
