Verizon, the nation’s leading network provider, is once again driving the future of wireless communication by establishing the Verizon 6G Innovation Forum—a collaborative initiative designed to accelerate innovation and usher in the 6G era. The forum unites key technology players, including Ericsson, Samsung Electronics, Nokia, Meta, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., to collaboratively explore new use cases, devices, and network technologies that will define next-generation connectivity. By bringing together device makers, chipset innovators, and network vendors, Verizon aims to cultivate an open, diversified, and resilient 6G ecosystem, while fostering global alignment and advancing foundational technologies.

“Verizon is consistently at the forefront of network innovation. We were the first in the world to turn up 5G and continue to enhance our best, most reliable and fastest 5G network in ways that open the door to possibilities far beyond what we can imagine today,” said Joe Russo, EVP & President, Global Networks and Technology at Verizon. “5G Advanced lays the foundation for the 6G future—whether that’s new wearables, AI experiences, or entirely new use cases we haven’t even thought of yet, and that’s what excites me the most. With the best team in the industry, we will build the future of these solutions with our partners. We’re already building a network designed for the next era—one that will transform how we live, work and play.”

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This initiative highlights Verizon’s ongoing commitment to drive the collaborative evolution of connectivity, delivering transformative experiences for both consumers and enterprises. Verizon’s networks provide the backbone for the emerging Artificial Intelligence economy, supplying the infrastructure and expertise businesses need to fully leverage AI. For over a decade, Verizon has embedded AI into its network operations to optimize performance and infrastructure, a dedication that will continue as the company advances 6G. This will accelerate Verizon’s AI Connect strategy and intelligent edge capabilities, enabling organizations to handle real-time AI workloads at scale using Verizon’s award-winning network solutions.

The forum will quickly move beyond conceptual discussions, targeting practical 6G advancements and real-world applications. Key priorities include:

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  • Exploring new spectrum bands and bandwidths to unlock 6G’s full potential.
  • Collaborating with global standards organizations like 3GPP to ensure harmonized development and industry-wide interoperability.
  • Establishing Verizon 6G Labs, beginning in Los Angeles, to allow partners to test and refine 6G technologies through collaborative research, prototyping, and early field trials.

As Verizon continues leading the evolution of wireless technology, the forum and labs mark major steps toward a future of seamless, intelligent connectivity, empowering entirely new possibilities for how people live, work, and play.

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