Will a '6G' mobile network pilot (pre-standard commercial trial) be live and accessible to the public in a major Asian city (Seoul, Tokyo, or Beijing) before the end of 2028?

The Race to 6G: Public Pilots by 2028

While the official 3GPP standards for 6G (Release 21) are expected to be finalized around 2028-2029 for 2030 commercialization, the race for technological leadership is fierce. This prediction states that a major city in Asia will host a live, public-facing '6G' pilot network (likely using pre-standard technology) before the end of 2028.

National Strategic Imperatives

The majority 'Yes' vote reflects the aggressive roadmaps of South Korea (aiming for 2028 pilot deployments) and China. Both nations view 6G as a critical strategic asset. With major telecom vendors like Samsung, Huawei, and operators like SK Telecom investing heavily, a limited public trial—perhaps timed with a major event or in a specific tech district—is highly probable to demonstrate leadership ahead of the full global rollout.