6G stories

Quantum Computing puts photonic NeuraWave edge AI card on sale for real-time inference, targeting low-power server use in telecoms and vehicles.

GSA says 392 operators have now launched 5G worldwide as the market shifts from coverage races to Standalone, slicing and enterprise services.

Red Hat, Nvidia and Palo Alto launch unified AI-native telco stack to merge network functions, accelerated compute and security at core and edge.

Red Hat, NVIDIA and Palo Alto launch an AI-native telco stack uniting cloud, edge compute and zero trust security for next-gen networks.

Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.

b<>com unveils free Open XG Hub testbed to accelerate open 5G and 6G R&D, enabling end-to-end, multi-vendor network experimentation.

AWS sets a three-point telco plan, pushing cloud modernisation, agentic AI automation and 6G-ready, satellite-linked network designs.

Small Cells World Summit 2026 will spotlight network sharing, venue connectivity and future architectures as small cell deployments scale.

TM Forum adds senior leaders from Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US to its board, strengthening its push on AI, automation and network standards.

Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.

Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.

Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals.

Dr Derek Peterson, CTO at Boingo Wireless, has been named chairman of the Wireless Broadband Alliance, leading Wi-Fi and cellular convergence efforts.

Airbus and Ericsson have launched private 5G networks at Airbus plants in Hamburg and Toulouse, boosting automation and efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.

Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.

NVIDIA has teamed up with T-Mobile, MITRE, and Cisco among others to advance AI-native 6G networks, aiming to support billions of connected devices.

Researchers at Incheon National University have unveiled an AI-driven approach to enhance 5G and 6G network reliability and speed, crucial for high-speed users.

The Wireless Broadband Alliance forecasts significant Wi-Fi advancements by 2025, highlighting AI's role and the rise of Wi-Fi 7 for enhanced connectivity.

A new study by Juniper Research identifies KDDI, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon as leaders in sustainable practices among global mobile network operators.