LONDON: Researchers at University College London (UCL) have made a major breakthrough in testing the future 6G network, reaching incredible speeds of 938 Gbps.
To put that in context, while current 5G networks are theoretically capable of up to 20 Gbps, real-world speeds are typically much slower. The UCL team achieved these impressive results by experimenting with a broader range of frequencies, specifically the 5–150 GHz spectrum. This allowed them to surpass the efforts of Japanese researchers, who recently set a speed record 20 times faster than 5G.
However, it’s important to remember that lab results don’t always match real-world conditions. Once 6G networks are eventually deployed, practical challenges like spectrum availability and infrastructure costs may lead to lower speeds.
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Despite this, the potential is massive—at 938 Gbps, users could theoretically download over 20 high-definition movies in just one second. In today’s world, though, more likely applications would include ultra-high-definition video streaming or high-resolution gaming.
Although 6G is still years away, with the first commercial networks expected around 2030, advancements like this are key steps forward. As research continues, the final 6G technology is expected to offer far greater improvements over 5G, not just in speed but in overall network capabilities. The world is on the brink of another major leap in connectivity.
