WhatIs6G.com aims to publish clear, original and evidence-led explanations. This policy describes how we select sources, label uncertainty, update articles and correct errors.
Source hierarchy
For standards status, we prefer primary sources such as ITU and 3GPP documents and portals. For research findings, we look for the original paper, conference material or institution report. Vendor and operator announcements are useful for trials, but we identify the announcing organization and the test conditions available.
Independent technical journalism can add context and expert commentary. We link it as secondary analysis rather than using it to replace a primary standards document when one is available.
How we label claims
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Framework or requirement | A formally published or clearly identified draft standards document |
| Research target | An objective for investigation, not guaranteed product performance |
| Simulation | A modeled result under stated assumptions |
| Laboratory demonstration | A controlled experiment, often using specialized equipment |
| Field trial | A test in a real environment with limited scope |
| Commercial service | A service offered to customers with specified coverage and devices |
Dates and updates
Standards pages display a review date. A material update changes facts, status or explanation; small formatting corrections do not receive an inflated “updated” label. We keep dates close to claims whose status can change.
Readers should still consult linked primary sources for the latest formal decision, especially around scheduled meetings and draft approvals.
Corrections
If a statement is wrong or materially incomplete, we correct it and add an update note when the change affects the conclusion. We do not quietly preserve a claim merely because it previously attracted search traffic.
Send corrections to [email protected]. Include the page URL, the statement in question and a source if available.
Drafting tools and human responsibility
Research and drafting tools may assist with organizing sources, checking structure or producing initial language. They are not treated as authorities. Published claims should be reviewed against cited sources, and generated illustrations are used as illustrations rather than evidence of a real deployment, laboratory or partnership.
We do not copy old articles, reference-site writing or unlicensed images. Historical URLs are rebuilt with new, original content that serves the same broad reader intent.
Conflicts and independence
Sponsored or partner content, if introduced in the future, will be labeled. A link or citation does not imply endorsement. Editorial conclusions should not be altered to create a false impression of standards maturity or commercial availability.
Last reviewed: September 12, 2026. Standards and research programs change; follow the linked primary sources for the latest formal status.