Policy1 hOctober 28, 2026, 01:01

Monetizing 6G: sensing first, gigabits second

At the RCR Wireless 6G Forum, experts from Keysight, Ericsson and BT argued 6G revenue will come from business outcomes rather than connectivity alone. Integrated sensing is the leading early use case, with a subscription service planned for 2027.

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