New Delhi: In a strategic alliance aimed at propelling India to the forefront of 6G technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has joined forces with Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) to develop revolutionary ‘Cell-Free’ 6G Access Points. The initiative, announced under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, marks a significant leap towards enhancing connectivity, signal strength, and data speeds nationwide.
Traditional mobile networks rely on cellular structures where a single base station services each cell. In contrast, ‘Cell-Free’ Massive MIMO technology eliminates traditional cell boundaries by deploying numerous access points across a wide area. This innovation ensures seamless connectivity, eliminates dead zones, and vastly improves data speeds, promising an unparalleled user experience even in densely populated regions.
The project focuses on developing access points tailored for 6G networks and aims to contribute to global 6G standardization efforts, drive commercialization, and foster a skilled workforce in advanced telecommunications technologies. Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, emphasized the pivotal role of indigenous technologies in meeting India’s diverse communication needs and generating intellectual property in the emerging 6G domain.
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