Qualcomm Technologies has announced a new strategic coalition with major industry players to accelerate the development and global deployment of 6G, with commercial systems targeted for 2029 onwards. This initiative, unveiled at MWC Barcelona 2026, focuses on 6G as an AI-native system built on connectivity, wide-area sensing, and high-performance compute. The collaboration aims to drive timely development of essential 6G standards, validate systems, and demonstrate compliant pre-commercial devices and networks by 2028, leading to initial global rollout from 2029.
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Qualcomm and Other Industry Leaders Commit to 6G Trajectory Towards Commercialization Starting from 2029 Onwards
Qualcomm Technologies has announced a new strategic coalition with major industry players to accelerate the development and global deployment of 6G, with commercial systems targeted for 2029 onwards. This initiative, unveiled at MWC Barcelona 2026, focuses on 6G as an AI-native system built on connectivity, wide-area sensing, and high-performance compute. The collaboration aims to drive timely development of essential 6G standards, validate systems, and demonstrate compliant pre-commercial devices and networks by 2028, leading to initial global rollout from 2029.