According to foreign media reports, Huawei has confirmed that the company has started 6G network research in its laboratory in Ottawa, Canada.

Huawei said that the company is currently in the early stage of 6G technology research. Its Ottawa lab is working with Canadian university researchers on the development of next-generation wireless systems.

According to the report, Huawei is working closely with more than 13 universities and research institutes on 6G networks and their possible applications. According to preliminary forecasts released by Huawei, 6G technology is not expected to be put into commercial use until 2030.

Song Zhang, vice president of Huawei’s research strategy and partnership in Canada, said: “5G is very new, and 6G is part of the so-called 5G evolution.” The company said its Ottawa R&D lab will help lead Huawei’s global 6G development.

The Canadian government has not yet decided whether to allow Huawei devices to be used in local 5G networks.

Foreign media said that Canadian operator Bell has confirmed that it is discussing with 6G technology with “multiple partners”, but did not elaborate on whether Huawei is involved. The other two operators, Telus and Rogers, did not comment on the 6G program.

Earlier this year, it was reported that Samsung also opened 6G research at its research center in Seoul. In June of this year, Nokia, Ericsson and South Korea’s SK Telecom (SK Telecom) announced a strategic partnership and will work together on the development of 6G technology.

However, in general, these studies are at an early stage, because there is no clear 6G standard yet, and all research is still mainly theoretical rather than actual.