6G Timeline

Currently (as of Jan, 2025) there is not specific time line defined by 3GPP yet, but at least we start seeing some meaningful proposals from various sources. I am trying to consolidate possible timelines proposed by various sources in this note

Year	Month	Description
2022	Mar	Qualcomm @ MWC22: Pioneering sub-THz communication
2023	Sep	3GPP TSG#101 SP-231-044 Proposal for a realistic 6G timeline
2024	Apr	6G Logo Approved
2024	Dec	RP-243327 : 3GPP TSG RAN Meeting #106 - Study on 6G Scenarios and Requirements
2025	Mar	3GPP 6G Workshop
2025	Jun	Rel-20 (6G) Planning (SA2 and RAN 6G RAN WGs SIs approved)
2025	Aug	RAN1#122 (2025-08-25 - Bengaluru(IN)) - Start of 6G Standard

The latest update for 6G timeline by 3GPP is as follows :

Reference

SP-231044 : 3GPP TSG#101 Bengaluru, India, Sept 11 15, 2023
6G standardization – an overview of timeline and high-level technology principles - Ericsson (Mar 2024)
3GPP-New 6G logo approved (Apr 2024)
3GPP Stage-1 Workshop on IMT2030 Use Cases (May 2024)
6G foundry: Make the migration from 5G to 6G a rewarding experience - Qualcomm (May 2024)
RP-243327 : 3GPP TSG RAN Meeting #106 December 9-12, 2024 - Study on 6G Scenarios and Requirements

YouTube

6G Talk - Building future-ready Radio Network with Ari Kynslahti (Nokia) - 6G Flagship (Feb 2024)
Introduction to 3GPP Release 19 and 6G Planning - ATIS (Apr 2024)