Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs confirmed on May 13, 2026 that plans for 6G Wireless Communications Tech in Taiwan have started which is poised to replace the existing 5G mobile network standards.
Mobile communication technologies are usually created in 10-year cycles, with 6G projected to enter the market around 2030. The ministry has started to review spectrum resources as well as consult existing users of those frequencies, CNA reported.
By the end of 2026, the aim is to put forward a spectrum allocation plan. Spectrum – the radio frequency bands used to send wireless data is viewed as an essential asset for mobile broadband services, Nokia said.
According to the director of Ministry of Digital Affairs’ resource management department, Tseng Wen-fang, the ministry is aiming to mix satellite and non-terrestrial network technologies, in order to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity to a wider range of destinations. Access to an appropriate spectrum in a timely way will be important in future implementation of 6G networks. The ministry is in charge of spectrum planning and management. Telecom operators must still get approval from Taiwan’s National Communications Commission and build base stations before they can launch services after winning spectrum in government auctions.
It can take over a year to go through the process, so it is important to start spectrum reviews as well as licensing preparations early, said Tseng. Internationally, there are several frequency bands that are emerging as top contenders for 6G development, Tseng said.
Taiwan’s planning will correspond to the world industry trend. Spectrum allocation must be in line with international standards, said Tseng so that devices will work smoothly across global markets.
It is well to be noted that the recent industry discussions on the planning on 6G wireless communications tech in Taiwan have been centred on the 7.125–8.4 gigahertz spectrum band, that has been viewed as a prospective cornerstone of future wireless connectivity. With demand for mobile data continuing to expand, 5G Americas and Qualcomm say the band could offer as much as 10-20 times the network capacity of the present 5G systems.