Cohere joins Texas university's 6G research programme
UNITED STATES 14:18

Cohere joins Texas university's 6G research programme

Cohere Technologies, developer of cellular waveform modulation technology including the candidate OTFS waveform for 6G NTN/ISAC applications, announced it is joining a 6G research initiative hosted by the University of Texas at Austin. The company will contribute to the 6G@UT initiative's R&D efforts, focusing on 6G cellular advances, machine learning and wireless sensing. Dr Jeff Andrews, an engineering faculty member who also serves as 6G@UT's director, said collaborating with Cohere was a boost for its b

US to allow higher power Wi-Fi devices in 6 GHz band
UNITED STATES 10:16

US to allow higher power Wi-Fi devices in 6 GHz band

The US Federal Communications Commission plans to establish a new unlicensed spectrum category enabling wireless devices including Wi-Fi to operate in almost all 6 GHz bands outdoors and at higher power levels than under existing regulations. A report and order from the commission stipulates that devices classified as being "geofenced variable power" (GVP) will be able to operate in the 5.925-6.425 GHz and 6.525-6.875 GHz bands, though with restrictions in predefined exclusion areas and within predetermined

Adelaide University advances terahertz device research for 6G
AUSTRALIA 05:16

Adelaide University advances terahertz device research for 6G

Researchers at Adelaide University in Australia are developing terahertz-based wireless devices that could support future 6G communications, as academic research is translated into manufacturable hardware. The work is being carried out by the Terahertz Engineering Laboratory (TEL) in collaboration with the Australian National Fabrication Facility in South Australia (ANFF-SA) at Mawson Lakes. 

Global RAN market set for 1% CAGR over next 5 years with lift from 6G advent - Dell'Oro
GLOBAL 27 JAN

Global RAN market set for 1% CAGR over next 5 years with lift from 6G advent - Dell'Oro

The global radio access network (RAN) market will expand at a compound average growth rate (CAGR) of 1 percent over the next five years, predicts Dell'Oro Group. Rapidly declining LTE revenues will offset continued 5G and initial 6G investments, it says. Even so, its 'Mobile RAN 5-Year January 2026 Forecast Report' says there could be "material 6G revenue" by 2030. RAN as a share of wireless capex is expected to average in the 20 to 25 percentage share range over the forecast period.

Fraunhofer Fokus starts to operate Open6GHub+
GERMANY 22 JAN

Fraunhofer Fokus starts to operate Open6GHub+

The Fraunhofer Institute for open communication systems (Fokus) said it has started operating its Open6GHub+. The hub, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and part of the German 6G programme, will deploy AI to develop network functionalities and technologies for 6G networks. Moreover, the Open6GHub+ will work to create networks connected with drones and non-terrestrial platforms. The hub functions as platform to connect research institutions and industry.

Imdea Networks delivers on 6G research capabilities funded by NextGenerationEU
SPAIN 20 JAN

Imdea Networks delivers on 6G research capabilities funded by NextGenerationEU

Imdea Networks said it has completed three 6G research scopes funded by the NextGenerationEU funds programme: Advance-6G, Test-6G, and INES projects. The projects were funded by the Spanish Ministry for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service through the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan and NextGenerationEU, a European Union initiative.

6G Flagship, Sri Lanka govt to launch wireless and AI research institute
SRI LANKA 14 JAN

6G Flagship, Sri Lanka govt to launch wireless and AI research institute

Representatives from 6G Flagship recently met with the Parliament of Sri Lanka to advance plans for a new independent research and innovation institute focused on next-generation wireless technology and AI. This initiative is a collaborative venture involving 6G Flagship, IIT Madras, and local institutions such as the University of Peradeniya and the University of Moratuwa, alongside various industry partners.

Samsung completes live vRAN call using Intel on US network
UNITED STATES 14 JAN

Samsung completes live vRAN call using Intel on US network

Samsung Electronics has completed what it describes as the first commercial voice call using its virtualised radio access network running on Intel's Xeon 6700P-B processor series on a Tier One US operator's live network. The test builds on a 2024 laboratory demonstration and was conducted on a commercial network widely understood to belong to Verizon, which has an established virtualised and Open RAN partnership with Samsung.

Anritsu to present 6G test and measurement tools at Mobile World Congress
GLOBAL 13 JAN

Anritsu to present 6G test and measurement tools at Mobile World Congress

Anritsu has shared details of its presentation at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, focusing on test, measurement and validation technologies tailored to early 6G standardisation and research projects. The company will bring to the event a host of software-centric tools, including its Virtual Signalling Tester with an arbitrary waveform output function that Anritsu says is under consideration for 6G networks.

SNS-JU paper examines AI and machine learning in next-gen telecoms context
EUROPE 12 JAN

SNS-JU paper examines AI and machine learning in next-gen telecoms context

The EU's Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS-JU) has published a white paper summary of AI and machine learning taxonomies, standards and innovation pathways in relation to 6G and other cutting-edge telecoms. Dubbed 'The AI/ML Landscape for Smart Networks and Services', the paper aims to act as a primer on the current landscape and emerging frontiers, providing clarity on key AI and machine learning terms along with a broad summary of ongoing standardisation pipelines.

Anritsu and Finland's VTT hail successful trial targeting 110-170 GHz D band frequencies
GLOBAL 8 JAN

Anritsu and Finland's VTT hail successful trial targeting 110-170 GHz D band frequencies

Anritsu and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have claimed a major advance in the 110-170 GHz D band performed by a novel beam-steering, transmit-array antenna system in realistic over-the-air (OTA) conditions. The achievement is said to confirm the feasibility of stable, high-capacity wireless links in this sub-THz candidate for next-generation telecoms including 6G networks as well as backhaul and industrial and defence-grade systems. The test leveraged a "lightweight", scalable transmit-array ante

GSMA names former Turk Telecom, Totogi executive as chief strategy officer
GLOBAL 5 JAN

GSMA names former Turk Telecom, Totogi executive as chief strategy officer

The GSMA announced that Hakan Dursun has been appointed as its new chief strategy officer and joins the leadership team. Dursun brings more than 20 years of telecoms, technology and management expertise, including over eight years with Turk Telekom from 2011 until 2019, latterly serving as the Turkish operator's chief marketing officer in the consumer segment. Dursun had previously held senior leadership positions at BT.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 5 JAN

LG Uplus completes indoor validation of distributed RIS technology for 6G

LG Uplus has completed indoor validation of a distributed, power-free reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) technology designed to improve indoor coverage in future 6G networks, following joint research with Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). The operator said the trial focused on the 6G candidate upper mid-band spectrum, where wider bandwidth and coverage are possible but signal penetration losses and small indoor shadow areas remain a challenge due to walls, glass and dense urban st

GLOBAL 24 DEC 2025

5GAA, one6G Association sign letter of intent to drive 6G strategic collaborations

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) has announced a letter of intent with the Switzerland-domiciled non-profit one6G Association to cooperate in strategic areas expected to play a role in future 6G systems and services. Key focal points for the collaboration are digital twins and the metaverse, distributed and federated AI, integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), non-terrestrial networks, 6G-empowered robotics, cooperative, connected and automated mobility, and agentic AI-based mobile communication sy

JAPAN 24 DEC 2025

Tokyo Polytechnic University develops transparent antenna for 5G and 6G use

Tokyo Polytechnic University has developed a glass-based, optically transparent antenna with high radiation efficiency that can operate across a wide range of frequencies, including those used for 5G and future 6G systems. The antenna, developed by professor Fukuro Koshiji of the university's Faculty of Engineering and colleagues, achieves a radiation efficiency of 81.6 percent alongside optical transparency of 76.7 percent. The research addresses concerns that the growing number of base stations and antenn

EUROPE 22 DEC 2025

ETSI adds work items to 6G ISAC scope

ETSI's integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) specifications group (ISG) adopted four work items to support the road to 6G at a recent plenary meeting. The plenary was held in London from 16 to 18 December. Work Item 6 focuses on measures with potential to create enhanced system and RAN architectures in ISAC usage, with the aim of addressing architectural bottlenecks ahead of 6G standardisation. Work Item 7 targets security, privacy, resilience, and trustworthiness in ISAC technologies, seeking a fram

UNITED STATES 22 DEC 2025

Trump prepares to free up lower 7 GHz band to support US 6G spectrum push

US President Donald Trump has instructed federal users of the 7.125-7.4 GHz band frequencies to produce a roadmap to relocate services to other spectrum bands in order to free capacity for national 6G auctions. A White House memorandum directs federal users to initiate "immediate planning" to comply with the policy, setting a deadline of around twelve months to file strategies for compliance in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, and the presidential as

EUROPE 22 DEC 2025

EU 6G coordinator open to submissions for stakeholders group

The EU Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS-JU) is seeking expressions of interest to join its stakeholders' advisory group. The JU is a public-private partnership formed by the EU to facilitate advances towards next generation networks and services aligned with European interests.

EUROPE 19 DEC 2025

EU SNS-JU allocates EUR 240 million for 2026-2027 research projects

The EU's Smart Networks and Services joint undertaking (SNS JU) has announced its two-year work programme for 2026-2027, including USD 240 million for research and innovation activities. About EUR 22 million will invested in five projects through its Research & Innovation Work Programme for 2026, with a further EUR 220 million distributed before end-2026 for the final cohort of R&I Work Programme projects, set for delivery in the following year. Next year's R&I slate will act as a bridge between previous wo

EUROPE 16 DEC 2025

European 6G-XR project tests holographic calls and XR collaboration services

Researchers from Ericsson, the i2CAT Research Centre, Vicomtech and Capgemini have successfully demonstrated new capabilities in holographic communication and Extended Reality (XR) as part of the European 6G-XR research project. The partners validated two use cases that show how upcoming 6G networks can support high-performance immersive services, including real-time holograms powered by advanced edge computing.

BRAZIL 12 DEC 2025

Brazil announces new plan for mobile frequency auctions

Brazilian telecom sector regulator Anatel announced a new plan for auctioning radio frequency bands for mobile services. In the short term (until 2026/2028), the regulator expects to offer frequencies in the 450 MHz, 850 MHz, 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz (FDD), 3.5 GHz, 6 GHz, and 26 GHz bands. 

BRAZIL 12 DEC 2025

Arrcus and OpenGlobe to upgrade Brazil's research network for open RAN project

Arrcus and OpenGlobe are partnering with Brazil's National Education and Research Network (RNP) on the OpenRAN@Brasil project. This collaboration aims to upgrade Brazil's digital infrastructure by implementing advanced, programmable networking. The project focuses on modernising the existing network architecture, introducing new protocols like SRv6, and promoting open ecosystems in IP networking, mobile core, and radio access networks (RAN).

SPAIN 11 DEC 2025

Open Cosmos launches 6G research satellites

European space infrastructure company Open Cosmos has announced the launch of two satellites aimed at advancing 6G and AI technologies for Earth observation and secure connectivity. The satellites, commissioned by the i2CAT Research Centre and funded by both the Spanish and Catalan governments, were launched on 28 November aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

JAPAN 10 DEC 2025

NTT demonstrates first AlN-based mmWave transistor for post-5G use

NTT said it has achieved the first successful operation of aluminium nitride-based high-frequency transistors capable of amplifying signals in the millimetre-wave band. It said the development was a potential step towards higher-power radio-frequency components for post-5G networks, with applications in wireless and satellite communications. The operator said that its research resolves two longstanding barriers in high-Al-content AlN-based devices: high contact resistance at the electrode interface and high

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