Apple Seeks 6G Modem Engineers Ahead of the Post-5G Era
Apple is hiring a 6G cellular modem systems engineer as it prepares for the next mobile communications standard. 6G remains in development, with formal performance requirements due for approval later this year and the standard expected to be ready around 2030.
Apple is hiring a 6G cellular modem systems engineer to work on the next generation of mobile technology. The company already designs its own modems and is preparing for the transition from 5G to 6G.
The job listing says the engineer will define and build the next generation of cellular technology. Apple has been working on 6G since at least 2020.
6G still lacks approved requirements
The standard remains under development: spectrum bands have not been established, and formal performance requirements are due for approval later this year. 6G is expected to be ready around 2030.
Its goals include faster data uploads, lower latency and improved power efficiency. The technology could also expand the use of mobile networks for home internet, which already operates through 5G.
Apple joins 6G research efforts
Apple, Qualcomm, Nokia, Samsung and Ericsson are conducting 6G research. Apple is a founding member of the Next G Alliance, an industry group established by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions to advance 6G in North America.
What we know
- Apple has opened a role for a 6G cellular modem systems engineer.
- 6G remains in development, with formal requirements due for approval later this year.
- The 6G standard is expected to be ready around 2030.
- The technology aims to deliver faster data uploads, lower latency and better power efficiency.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: MacRumors.
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