Japan teams up with Finland on 6G development

NTT and Nokia enlisted to help set standards in race with China

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Nokia will take part in the Japan-Finland joint research and development initiative for 6G communications technology. © Reuters

YOHEI HIROSE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Industry groups from Japan and Finland will conduct joint research and development of sixth-generation communications technology, looking to lead the creation of 6G standards in a field increasingly influenced by Chinese companies.

Finnish telecom supplier Nokia, a global leader in the industry, will join the effort.

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