Lack of 5G monetisation, low RoI for telcos may delay 6G tech: COAI

Lack of monetisation for 5G services and low return on investment (RoI) for telecom operators globally may delay the advent of 6G technology, Director General of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) S P Kocchar said on Tuesday.

Discussed at length at the recently-concluded annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) summit in Barcelona, the issue has pointed out the need for communication Over the Top (OTT) to share the burden of investment in network infrastructure, Kocchar said at a press briefing.