According to Mark Gurman BloombergApple’s push to bring 6G cellular data to its devices appears to be gaining momentum. In the latest issue of the Power On newsletter, Gurman explained that despite Apple’s push to develop a dedicated 5G cellular modem, it is increasingly turning its attention to 6G.

In 2021, Apple’s first very specific job postings with reference to 6G appeared. There is now a job posting on the company’s website for a Modem Systems software architect looking for someone to “coordinate the design and modeling of the 6G reference architecture.” Gurman says the listing is part of the company’s growing push to hire engineers to develop 6G cellular technologies.

Operators are already working on the next generation 6G network. In late 2020, Apple joined the Next G Alliance, an industry group formed by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) that aims to “extend North American mobile technology leadership to 6G and beyond over the next decade, based on the long-term future.” The evolution of 5G.”

Some analysts say the technology could deliver speeds 100 times faster than 5G, but the extent of real-world performance improvements is not yet known. 6G is expected to appear in consumer devices around 2030.