Huawei released a series of all-scenario U6 GHz products today at MWC Barcelona 2026 to help carriers unlock the full potential of 5G-A and set the stage for a seamless transition to 6G. The company also launched enhanced AI-Centric Network solutions that will...
The Report Minimum Technical Performance Requirements for IMT-2030 (6G) was formally finalized at the 51st meeting of ITU-R Working Party 5D (WP 5D), which concluded on 12 February 2026. It marks the official transition of 6G from vision and concept to the implementation phase,...
From air-interface foundations to AI-native services, Qualcomm's MWC technology demonstrations show how they are engineering 6G for intelligence and efficiency
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As 3GPP’s 6G study activities define requirements, KPIs and evaluation approaches, 6G systems are moving from concept to prototype through early, multi-vendor...
AI is becoming a key part of how modern telecom networks work—especially with 5G and upcoming 6G. Instead of just helping with small tasks, AI is now being built into the core of the network, making smart decisions in real time. This is especially...
Under the ATHENA architecture, SK Telecom plans to gradually apply AI- and cloud-based automation across all network layers
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6G roadmap – SK Telecom’s ATHENA paper outlines its post-2030 network evolution strategy, continuing a 6G series launched in 2023.
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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.
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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
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3 Gbps at 7 GHz – Field testing using X-MIMO delivered peak downlink speeds of up...
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 challenges in mobile networks remains unresolved:...
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 command-and-control, enhance situational sensing and...
Dell’Oro said near-term O-RAN revenue expectations have been revised downward, while longer-term growth assumptions have improved
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Long-term O-RAN outlook improves – Expectations for the second half of 5G and early 6G deployments lifted the long-term forecast, despite weaker near-term revenue...
The 6G air interface is being purposefully designed to unlock more value from spectrum for all
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Giga-MIMO unlocks wideband channels in upper-midband spectrum for wide-area coverage with high throughput.
Subband full duplex (SBFD) increases uplink duty cycles, reduces uplink and downlink communication latency and improves...
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.
Beyond the technical milestones, the...
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 physical reality becomes impossible to...
Frequency Range 3 (FR3) is positioned between sub-6 GHz and mmWave
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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 same factors that limited mmWave.
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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 expected to embed intelligence and...
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 remains stagnant. While most...
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 various technologies in 2026, finding...
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Spectrum readiness is crucial for U.S. 6G leadership: The OBBB Act mandates the identification and auctioning of 800 MHz of licensed spectrum by 2034, but at least 600 MHz must be ready for full-power mobile deployments by 2029 for the U.S....
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 5G SA. The fact is...
As part of the agreement, SK Telecom will contribute operational data and nationwide test environments
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Samsung and SKT sign a 6G-focused MOU – Collaboration targets AI-RAN advances such as channel estimation, distributed MIMO and next-generation schedulers to improve performance 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
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7GHz shows strong urban coverage – Field tests in Tokyo found the band can reach main...
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Technology standards are the backbone of today’s and tomorrow’s seamless, security-rich and intelligent digital experiences.
As edge AI expands, standardized technologies enable new user experiences and trusted digital infrastructure at scale.
Qualcomm’s leadership in global technology standards helps drive innovation, ecosystem interoperability and...
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 service providers (CSPs) to address...
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 the next phase of digital...
Dell’Oro estimates 6G-related RAN capex will represent 55–60% of total RAN investments between 2029 and 2034
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6G capex – Dell’Oro expects major RAN investments starting late in the decade, led by Massive MIMO deployments across Sub-7GHz and cmWave spectrum.
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