# Global 6G technology standardization process > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-6g-technology-standardization-process > Updated: 2026-10-13T02:04:07.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The telecommunications industry is moving toward the standardization and deployment of 6G technology. 3GPP has established a freeze schedule for Release 21, with the first 6G specifications expected to be finalized between late 2028 and March 2029. Commercial rollouts are projected for the 2029–2030 period. While some 5G infrastructure may be upgraded via software, new spectrum requirements around 7 GHz are expected to necessitate hardware changes in antenna arrays and RF front ends. Experts have cautioned against repeating architectural mistakes from the 5G Standalone cycle, warning that bypassing traditional global transport standards could lead to vendor lock-in. Concurrently, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has concluded its pre-standardization research phase for 6G, referred to as IMT-2030. Following the 53rd meeting of the WP5D working group, the ITU has transitioned from framework development to the evaluation of candidate technologies. The organization will accept technology proposals from early 2027 through early 2029, with the goal of resolving 6G technology options by early 2030. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: ITU finalizes 6G roadmap and sets technology proposal timeline The ITU has finalized the 6G pre-standardization research phase and set a roadmap to accept candidate technology proposals between 2027 and 2029, aiming for a final resolution by 2030. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/itu-finalizes-6g-roadmap-and-sets-technology-proposal-timeline ### 2026-10-06: 3GPP sets 6G development timeline amid standardization concerns 3GPP has set a 2029 freeze schedule for initial 6G specifications, with commercial rollouts expected by 2030. Experts warn that 6G core network standards must prioritize interoperability to avoid vendor lock-in 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/3gpp-sets-6g-development-timeline-amid-standardization-concerns --- Cite as: Global 6G technology standardization process. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-6g-technology-standardization-process