Unlocking the Potential of FR3 with Giga-MIMO and 6G Innovations

The evolution of 6G technology is set to transform wireless communication, with the FR3 spectrum playing a pivotal role. FR3 spectrum (spanning 7–15GHz) offers wide bandwidth and favorable propagation characteristics, making it ideal for high-capacity and wide-area coverage needed for 6G networks, complementing FR1 spectrum. Scaling up from massive MIMO to Giga MIMO, with advanced antenna panels and hybrid beamforming techniques, enables substantial gains in spectral efficiency and coverage, thus allowing co-siting of FR3 deployments with existing FR1 networks, simplifying and accelerating 6G rollout. Sub-band Full Duplex (SBFD) is a related technological advance that brings about a shift in TDD spectrum paradigm and improves coverage and latency for uplink. All these advances are brought together by 6G innovations that deliver the step change expected from a new generation in cellular technology. Join us as we delve into the technical innovations and strategic considerations that will shape the future of 6G wireless communication.