FCC updates Technology Advisory Council remit
UNITED STATES 15 SEP

FCC updates Technology Advisory Council remit

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a significant revamp of its Technology Advisory Council (TAC). The TAC brings together specialists with diverse backgrounds to produce guidance for the regulator, covering essential aspects of connectivity such as spectrum sharing, cellular/wireless systems, and machine learning. An updated remit will be implemented from the start of the TAC's new term, with an initial meeting scheduled for 01 October. The remit is structured around three main foc

Nvidia, Intel, Cisco join Verizon 6G Innovation alliance as ISAC trial yields promising feedback
UNITED STATES 15 SEP

Nvidia, Intel, Cisco join Verizon 6G Innovation alliance as ISAC trial yields promising feedback

A 6G research and development alliance led by Verizon is announcing a host of sign-ups. Verizon said it had registered nine additional leaders from around the tech industry, namely Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco, Intel, Keysight Technologies, MediaTek, Nvidia, Palo Alto Networks, Rohde & Schwarz, and Viavi Solutions. Dubbed Verizon 6G Innovation Forum, the initiative launched in September 2025 with founding members also including Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia, Meta and Qualcomm, and a remit to advance foundati

AccelerComm, Antwerp Space to commence ESA-funded regenerative 5G satellite development
EUROPE 14 SEP

AccelerComm, Antwerp Space to commence ESA-funded regenerative 5G satellite development

AccelerComm said it will participate in an R&D programme funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) to catalyse regenerative 5G satellite architectures alongside Belgian space engineering specialist Antwerp Space. The contract forms part of ESA's ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) programme, specifically the Space for 5G/6G & Sustainable Connectivity element. AccelerComm and Antwerp Space will look at ways of deploying 5G base station functions directly from low Earth orbit satellites. S

Japan and Germany deepen cooperation on AI, Open RAN and 6G
GERMANY 14 SEP

Japan and Germany deepen cooperation on AI, Open RAN and 6G

Japan and Germany have agreed to deepen cooperation across information and communications technology following the ninth Japan-Germany ICT Policy Dialogue, held in Berlin. Officials from Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) and Germany's federal ministry for digital and state modernisation, alongside other government ministries, discussed AI, 5G and Beyond 5G/6G, online protection of minors, wireless power transmission and data policy.

Dutch 6G consortium deploys 600MHz antenna in Delft
NETHERLANDS 11 SEP

Dutch 6G consortium deploys 600MHz antenna in Delft

The Dutch 6G research consortium Future Network Services (FNS) has activated a test mobile mast in the 600 MHz band at the TU Delft campus to help further its work. This is one of the first in Europe to employ 5G-Advanced Release 18 specifications, FNS said, noting this will form the basis for the development of 6G. One of the first applications tested is real-time management of the electricity grid. 

NGMN examines 6G candidacy of multi-RAT spectrum sharing
GLOBAL 8 SEP

NGMN examines 6G candidacy of multi-RAT spectrum sharing

The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) is taking a closer look at the state of play for deploying multi-RAT spectrum sharing (MRSS) in 5G to 6G transitions. The alliance broadly supports MRSS's adoption in the eventual 6G specification, arguing it remains the "most promising mechanism" for achieving cost-effective rollouts in legacy 5G spectrum. Key findings have been published as an addendum to NGMN's "6G Architectures and Migrations - An Operator View" document, which was first released in Ju

GSMA calls for clarity on upper 6 GHz policies to drive cellular investment
GLOBAL 7 SEP

GSMA calls for clarity on upper 6 GHz policies to drive cellular investment

The GSMA has urged regulators to ensure that the cellular industry can capitalise on upper 6 GHz spectrum allocations, arguing that operators are ready to commercialise these frequencies but require clarity on licensing strategies to support investments. The global  trade alliance estimates more than 80 percent of the world's population live somewhere that supports IMT licences in the 6.425-7.125 GHz range, following its harmonisation for this purpose at the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC). M

KDDI achieves 3.6 Gbps outdoor transmission in 7 GHz 6G candidate band
JAPAN 4 SEP

KDDI achieves 3.6 Gbps outdoor transmission in 7 GHz 6G candidate band

KDDI and KDDI Research have achieved a downlink speed of 3.6 Gbps in an outdoor field trial using the 7 GHz band, which is being considered as a potential spectrum band for 6G. The trial, conducted with Samsung Research at Samsung Electronics' R&D campus in Seoul, used a base station incorporating Extreme Massive MIMO technology with more than 1,000 antenna elements. The companies combined this with 1024QAM modulation over 100 MHz of spectrum.

Ericsson and Uni of Tokyo explore connectivity and AI scenarios for 2035
JAPAN 4 SEP

Ericsson and Uni of Tokyo explore connectivity and AI scenarios for 2035

Ericsson Japan has launched an initiative with the University of Tokyo to examine how connectivity and AI could contribute to Japan's response to demographic change, social infrastructure challenges and economic development through to around 2035. The initiative, called "Enter New Horizons", began with a two-day co-creation workshop in Tokyo on 9-10 July involving Ericsson Japan employees and University of Tokyo students. Participants developed future scenarios across manufacturing, infrastructure and energ

Japanese 6G groups sign MoU on human augmentation use cases
JAPAN 3 SEP

Japanese 6G groups sign MoU on human augmentation use cases

Japan's XG Mobile Promotion Forum (XGMF) and the Human Augmentation Consortium have signed an MoU to collaborate on building and strengthening a global ecosystem for 6G technologies. Under the agreement, the organisations will work on applications involving the extension of sensory perception and physical movement through networks, as well as the development of new use cases for 6G.

MasOrange, Ericsson test 6 GHz band ahead of 6G rollout
SPAIN 2 SEP

MasOrange, Ericsson test 6 GHz band ahead of 6G rollout

Spanish operator MasOrange has completed 6 GHz band mobile network tests with equipment partner Ericsson in what it described as a key step toward the future deployment of 6G services expected around 2030. The trials focused on a spectrum range that is viewed as central to next generation networks, offering a balance of coverage, capacity and energy efficiency similar to the role played by the 3.5 GHz band in 5G rollouts, said the partners.

Qualcomm, KAUST join hands to strengthen Saudi research and training
SAUDI ARABIA 2 SEP

Qualcomm, KAUST join hands to strengthen Saudi research and training

Qualcomm Technologies International and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced a strategic collaboration on 6G innovation and artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration focuses on five key areas, including skills and curriculum development in 5G, 6G, and AI; applied research initiatives in autonomous systems, Edge AI, and 6G use cases; commercialization and startup pathways supported by local innovation programs; intellectual property education to facilitate the translatio

UNITED STATES 31 AUG

FCC clears Innovation Zone for rural wireless research at Iowa State University

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given the go-ahead for a new Innovation Zone concession sited at Iowa State University's ARA (Agriculture and Rural Communities) research laboratory. The FCC-endorsed Innovation Zone will be dedicated to rural telecoms innovation including cellular products and services that support precision farming of crops and livestock. Innovation Zone sites enable holders of experimental US licence holders to trial cellular and multi-modal wireless innovations in envir

ITALY 27 AUG

FiberCop inks network R&D deal with Federico II University

Italy's wholesale fibre operator FiberCop has launched a research and training partnership with the University of Naples Federico II focused on next-generation telecommunications networks, including digital twins, 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence. The programme will be carried out with the university's Centre for Advanced Metrological and Technological Services, or CeSMA.

EUROPE 25 AUG

Finnish consortium awarded EUR 5 million grant for military-grade 5G and 6G research

The Finnish defence ministry has awarded EUR 4.8 million (USD 5.6 milion) to a consortium led by the University of Oulu to develop 5G and 6G technologies for military defence applications in the Arctic. The Arctic 6G Systems Testing and Development Programme is funded by the Ministry of Defence as part of a regional initiative focused on broader government spending in northern Finland. The University of Oulu will take part in the project together with Nokia Defense, Telia and VTT Technical Research Centre o

EUROPE 24 AUG

Turkcell to participate in EU R&D consortia including Magic and Future 6G projects

Turkcell has thrown its weight behind multiple EU-funded R&D initiatives targeting 6G development, critical digital infrastructure, and sustainability in digital processes, reports Turkey's Daily Sabah. The Turkish operator will contribute to the SNS-JU sponsored Magic-6G and Future-6G projects, along with the CELTIC-Next aligned 3D-Net and Horizon Europe-funded consortia Safari, Unifier and Resurrection. Turkcell will take on key responsibilities across each project, including co-ordination efforts, techni

UNITED STATES 24 AUG

Intel, Airspan join Rutgers University for open CU/DU software project

Airspan and Intel are partnering to evaluate open source RAN software tailored to smoother operations in centralised and distributed baseband units (CUs/DUs). The pair will contribute to an R&D programme led by Rutgers University's Wireless Information Network Laboratory (WINLAB) and backed by Columbia University together with New York University. The Cosmos project aims to integrate, test and evaluate a software build from the Ocudu Ecosystem Foundation in a city-scale cellular RAN testbed.

VIETNAM 18 AUG

TTA and Viettel launch Korea-Vietnam 5G-Advanced, 6G business cooperation

South Korea's Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has held a technology and business exchange with Vietnam's Viettel Group aimed at supporting Korean network equipment and solutions companies seeking to enter the Vietnamese market. The two-day event brought together TTA, the 6G Forum, GSMA and Korean companies including LIG Acuver, SOLiD, UCAST and Wizcore, alongside executives from Viettel's technology, AI and high-tech businesses. 

GLOBAL 13 AUG

Viavi debuts Vertex channel emulation module with native 6G and Wi-Fi 7/8 support

Viavi Solutions is launching an updated iteration of its channel emulation platform Vertex that produces 400 MHz instantaneous bandwidth and carrier frequencies up to 23.6 GHz. Viavi's Vertex 6.0 upgrade is described as the first channel emulator natively designed for emerging 6G waveform criteria, and can also be deployed to generate emulated Wi-Fi 7 and 8 links.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12 AUG

Du and Khalifa University publish '6G blueprint for telcos'

UAE-based operator Du has published its first whitepaper, 'The Intelligence Network: A 6G Blueprint for Telcos'. It was developed by Du Infra in collaboration with the Digital Future Institute at Khalifa University. It presents a blueprint for AI-native, autonomous and monetisable telecom infrastructure, exploring how telecom operators can evolve into intelligence infrastructure providers. Du has published the paper on its LinkedIn feed.

GLOBAL 11 AUG

NGMN outlines agentic AI roadmap towards Level 4 autonomy in mobile networks

The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance has published its current view on pathways to agentic AI adoption in cellular infrastructures. NGMN's third-phase Network Automation and Autonomy paper provides a reference framework to assist with the selection of network components capable of driving agentic AI-based automation. The analysis aims to benchmark available open-source ecosystems for agentic deployment along with relevant technology standards, and also examines key factors in achieving safe,

JAPAN 10 AUG

NTT Docomo and Samsung validate AI-driven service degradation predictor with potential 6G use cases

NTT's mobile network NTT Docomo has trialled an AI-driven service degradation predictor for cellular sites in partnership with Samsung Electronics. The study deploys a newly developed AI-RAN tool that works at the user level as opposed to actioning a single configuration across all cellular activity at each cell.

LATVIA 7 AUG

LMT joins European 6G implementation advisory group

Latvian operator LMT confirmed it has become one of 16 entities that will join the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking's (SNS JU) Advisory Group to work on 6G implementation. LMT said will play a leading role in two major SNS JU initiatives. The Shield 6G project aims to develop secure mechanisms for resilience and protection against cyber threats in next-generation 6G mobile networks. IoT Zero, on the other hand, is a research initiative focused on the development of zero-power or ultra-low-power

GLOBAL 6 AUG

Intel enrols in Ocudu Ecosystem Foundation as a premier member

The Ocudu Ecosystem Foundation has welcomed Intel on board as a premier member. The Linux Foundation-hosted project, which aims to mature open and interoperable RAN reference architectures backed by common software components, said Intel's involvement would draw on its expertise in cloud-native infrastructure and telecoms. It added that Intel's arrival was a sign that RAN suppliers are eager to deploy open source as the foundation for the next wave of mobile infrastructure deployments.

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