TOWARDS
A SUSTAINABLE AN ACCEPTED
6G FOR SOCIETY

The Project

The 6G4Society project is an SNS JU project which aims to ensure that societal and sustainable values are properly embedded into the development of 6G technology, bringing a sociological perspective to technological development.

Our Vision

6G4Society envisions a future where next-generation connectivity is shaped by societal needs, environmental responsibility, and ethical values. Our goal is to deepen public understanding of what influences the acceptance of 6G technologies, while supporting the development of a European framework that embeds sustainability and trust into network design. By actively engaging citizens and reflecting EU policy priorities, we aim to ensure that 6G evolves in a way that is inclusive, transparent, and aligned with the public interest.

Coordination and Support Action

January 2024 - December 2025

6 partners from 6 countries

The Project

Impact

The 6G4Society project envisions a future where heightened awareness leads to a transformative impact across all domains, fostering ethical, sustainable, and widely accepted technological development ensuring societal benefits for all.

Coordination and Support Action

January 2024 - December 2025

6 partners from 6 countries

Deliverable on Societal aspects in 6G Technology is live

The 6G4Society project has released a deliverable that delves into the intricate relationship between 6G technology and the societal aspects in its development.It sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of 6G’s societal impact, values, and social acceptance and offers actionable frameworks to ensure that 6G development aligns with sustainability goals and resonates with public values.

Citizen Survey

The 6G4Society Citizen Survey is a unique opportunity for citizens to share their experiences and opinions about the current 5G technology and the upcoming transition to 6G. This survey is designed to capture a wide range of insights, from your everyday use of wireless technology to your thoughts on its future impact.

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What is 6G?

Explore our video and the downloadable materials explaining what 6G means, how it will impact your life, and much more!

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Let's talk about our objectives

Foster public understanding and shared knowledge of the factors influencing 6G acceptance.

Propose theSocial Acceptance of Technology (SAT) framework as a holistic framework to analysesocial acceptance in the context of 6G.

Proactively engage with the public audience to understand and foster social acceptance of 6G.

Define and promote the use of a common understanding of Key Value Indicators (KVIs) for 6G.

Define and promote the use of common Key Sustainability Indicators (KSIs) for 6G, as a subset of KVIs.

Map and inform relevant policy-making efforts for a socially accepted and sustainable 6G.

Liaise, promote and engage relevant initiatives and projects at work for a sustainable 6G.

Contribute to regulatory and pre-/standardisation efforts at a pan-European level.

The Consortium

The consortium boasts a diverse set of skills and competencies, ranging from Social Sciences and Humanities (CyberSocial Lab., Public Safety Communication Europe) to technology (NOVA, eBOS), networking coordination and management (Martel Innovate), and communication and engagement (Digital for Planet). This diversity of partners ensures a holistic approach to the multifaceted challenges of 6G technology development.