6G

From air-interface foundations to AI-native services, Qualcomm’s MWC technology demonstrations show how they are engineering 6G for intelligence and efficiency What you should know: Wireless connectivity continues to evolve as devices, services and networks become more intelligent and more essential …

Under the ATHENA architecture, SK Telecom plans to gradually apply AI- and cloud-based automation across all network layers In sum – what to know: 6G roadmap – SK Telecom’s ATHENA paper outlines its post-2030 network evolution strategy, continuing a 6G …

From real-time 5G slice validation to next-gen AI RAN software, Ericsson has highlighted a number of innovations ahead of MWC – spanning network performance, autonomous operations, and 6G readiness; with collaborations from Ookla, Apple, MediaTek, Swisscom, and Mistral AI. In …

During the tests, Samsung and KT said they recorded peak downlink speeds of up to 3 Gbps in the 7 GHz band using X-MIMO In sum – what to know: 3 Gbps at 7 GHz – Field testing using X-MIMO …

Not likely — but Wi-Fi offload might The 6G network is coming, and the telecommunications industry has no shortage of ambition: higher performance, “implantables,” tighter integration with AI, and increasingly seamless connectivity across environments. And yet, one of the most persistent …

As 6G takes shape, integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are being developed to create a new class of defense-ready connectivity that fuses intelligence, awareness and resilience. This RCR Wireless News’ webinar explores how these next-generation capabilities will transform …

Dell’Oro said near-term O-RAN revenue expectations have been revised downward, while longer-term growth assumptions have improved In sum – what to know: Long-term O-RAN outlook improves – Expectations for the second half of 5G and early 6G deployments lifted the …

The 6G air interface is being purposefully designed to unlock more value from spectrum for all What you should know The conversation about 6G begins with familiar building blocks: Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) and full duplex technology. Operating with MIMO increases …

The telecoms industry remains split. Some players are pushing forward with 6G R&D, envisioning more intelligent, energy-efficient, ecosystem-driven networks. Others remain skeptical, cautious of falling in to similar traps as the model for widespread ROI on 5G networks remains elusive. …

Organizations that align ambition with physics rather than narratives will gain durable advantages in 2026 2026 will not be a year of new network generations or completed AI buildouts. It will be a year where the gap between plans and …

Frequency Range 3 (FR3) is positioned between sub-6 GHz and mmWave In sum – what to know: Not mmWave 2.0 – FR3 sits between sub-6 GHz and mmWave and is designed to extend mid-band capacity upward without some of the …

6G is expected to embed intelligence and sensing directly into the radio layer The transition from 5G to 6G is about much more than just faster speeds. It will fundamentally change how networks are designed, operated, and monetized. 6G is …

According to a recent report, 75% of telco CEOs believe legacy IT systems hinder rapid innovation The telecommunications industry is undergoing significant change. Connectivity is increasingly commoditized, 5G is broadly deployed, and 6G is on the horizon. Yet revenue growth …

The results of a recent IEEE survey indicates that 6G remains more of a research topic than a near-term business priority The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recently conducted a survey of tech leaders about the impact of …

What you should know: The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, which became law earlier this year, sets out a clear spectrum roadmap to enable U.S. 6G leadership. The OBBB Act recognizes that full power mobile spectrum is key to enabling …

The bigger truth is that carriers, consumers, and businesses are not yet ready for 6G While some have begun speculating on the futuristic potential of 6G, a more pressing need confronts Communications Service Providers (CSPs): monetizing their massive investments in …

As part of the agreement, SK Telecom will contribute operational data and nationwide test environments In sum – what to know: Samsung and SKT sign a 6G-focused MOU – Collaboration targets AI-RAN advances such as channel estimation, distributed MIMO and …

SoftBank noted that the outdoor trial, conducted with Nokia since June 2025, involved three experimental Massive MIMO base stations installed across Tokyo’s Ginza district In sum – what to know: 7GHz shows strong urban coverage – Field tests in Tokyo …

What you should know: When you stream 4K video on your smartphone, take a crystal‑clear call on your favorite wireless earbuds, or share your 5G connection as a hotspot for friends who lack connectivity, there’s a core enabler at work: …

Using the Zak-OTFS “mother waveform,” Cohere is enhancing spectral efficiency for 4G and 5G while building a digital twin of the physical world in the run-up to programmable networks for ISAC and NTN Today Cohere Technologies is working with communications …

Juniper Research’s 2026 trends report highlights how AI, eSIM convergence, 6G innovation, and satellites are reshaping global connectivity In its new report, Top 10 Telecoms & Connectivity Trends 2026, Juniper Research identifies the technologies and business models that will define …

Dell’Oro estimates 6G-related RAN capex will represent 55–60% of total RAN investments between 2029 and 2034 In sum – what to know: 6G capex – Dell’Oro expects major RAN investments starting late in the decade, led by Massive MIMO deployments …

Vodafone said the test was conducted in Hannover, Germany, using MediaTek’s M90 modem operating over a 200MHz channel In sum – what to know: Record speeds – Tests in Germany reached 2.5 Gbps over 200 MHz, doubling throughput versus 100MHz …

The wireless landscape is evolving at unprecedented speed. As 5G matures and 6G research accelerates, breakthroughs in AI/ML, terahertz communications and intelligent networks are laying the foundation for the next era of connectivity. This NI and Emerson Wireless Research Customer Stories …