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May 31, 2026Telecommunications Policy0 citationsOpen Access

Assessing the 6G readiness across the European Union: A multi-criteria decision-making approach under incomplete information

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DKDimitris KokkinisNational and Kapodistrian University of AthensGTGeorgios P. TrachanasNational Technical University of AthensNINikos IoannouNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate 6G readiness across EU member states leveraging a multi-criteria decision-making framework.
  • Developed a novel index for 6G readiness assessment across the EU-27 member states
  • Utilized an extended VIKOR method to manage incomplete expert weight information
  • Analyzed national readiness levels based on multiple criteria decision-making strategies.
  • Denmark and Estonia are identified as leaders in 6G readiness across all decision strategies
  • Germany and Belgium are experiencing structural delays in their 6G readiness
  • The framework offers insights for targeting effective digital investments.

Abstract

• A novel index assesses national 6G readiness across all EU-27 member states. • Uses an extended VIKOR method to address incomplete expert weight information. • Denmark and Estonia emerge as the most robust leaders across all decision strategies. • Structural delays in major economies like Germany and Belgium are identified. • The framework serves as a support instrument for targeting digital investments.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1bd2ab5783ba022b6fe1dchttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2026.103250
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