Rouil, R.
, Golmie, N.
, Higgins, M.
and Walker, A.
(2026),
Communications Technology Laboratory's 6G Communications Roadmap, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=962069 (Accessed July 1, 2026)
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Communications Technology Laboratory's 6G Communications Roadmap
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL) developed the 6G Communications Roadmap (the roadmap) to prioritize future NIST investments in 6G Communications research that aligns with high-priority stakeholder needs and is in line with CTL's mission: "Advance connectivity. Enhance performance. Grow our economy. Improve lives." The roadmap charts a path for its internal research efforts to maximize CTL impact given anticipated trends, innovations, and activities across the 6G communications research and development (R&D) domain. Six months of external stakeholder engagement sessions informed NIST research goals grounded in tractable science and aligned with current CTL capabilities and growth strategy. This engagement with key stakeholders produced five specific goals for CTL research into 6G communications over the next five to seven years.Citation
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"6G Communications" "Advanced Communications" "5G" "Connectivity"
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Created June 30, 2026