Future Network Services: 6G for and by the Netherlands
Future Network Services (FNS) aims for a leading international position for the Netherlands in 6G. We facilitate innovation in 6G networks and applications, and we enable a close cooperation between companies, knowledge institutes and the government. We also boost the Dutch economy and contribute to social issues around healthcare, mobility and energy. This is how we strengthen the position of the Netherlands in the global 6G value chain.
The Future Network Services consortium consists of 60 companies, knowledge institutes and governments and focuses on developing the latest generation of mobile networks: 6G. The Netherlands has world-class expertise in network innovation, semiconductors and mobile applications essential for the development of this new network technology. Between 2024 and 2030, we will jointly build a strong Dutch 6G ecosystem.
A 6G network is faster, more devices can connect to the network and the delay in sending and receiving data is significantly lower. This means, on the one hand, that performance and reliability are better compared to 5G and, on the other hand, that we see opportunities to make the new mobile network even more efficient and therefore more sustainable. The 6G network thus offers opportunities to innovate, brings more digital inclusion and facilitates a sustainable, digital society.
