Toward Standardization of 6G and NextG: Key Technologies to Enable Fundamental Enhancements

Motivated by International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT)-2030, sixth generation (6G) mobile networks in 3GPP (third-generation partner project) commenced with a workshop in March 2025, attracting more than 200 contributions and 700 in-person attendances. While the details of 6G study and the eventual 6G specifications in 3GPP are yet to be developed, there is strong motivation in 3GPP to focus on the fundamental values that 6G may bring, most notably in terms of improving user experience and t