The evolution from 5G to 6G is underway, with international bodies like ITU-R and 3GPP setting the stage for 6G's capabilities and specifications. This progress has sparked a debate within the research and standards communities about the potential need for a 7G network. A recent paper argues that the emergence of 7G should not be automatic or based solely on achieving more ambitious radio performance targets. Instead, the decision should hinge on whether future post-6G systems face challenges or coordination issues that current and planned technologies—such as 6G, Wi-Fi, non-terrestrial networks, private cellular setups, and edge-cloud platforms—cannot address. To assess this, the paper introduces a readiness framework considering factors like demand-driven necessity, system-level innovation, coordination benefits, sustainability, trust, and geopolitical feasibility. It also examines potential 7G innovations, including agentic network operation, RF-native computing, quantum-enabled interworking, and policy-aware spectrum governance. The study does not predict a fixed 7G design but provides a structured approach to determine if 7G should be a separate mobile generation or integrated into the broader post-6G infrastructure landscape. This analysis is significant as it encourages a thoughtful evaluation of future wireless network generations, emphasizing practical needs and coordination over mere technological advancement.