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MediaTek, Apple, and Ericsson form 6G consortium to develop next-generation wireless infrastructure
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 01:50 AM
MediaTek, Apple, and Ericsson have reportedly formed a consortium to develop 6G wireless technology. The group plans to demonstrate 6G Centimeter Wave (cmWave) capabilities at the upcoming Mobile World Congress. The partnership focuses on building an ecosystem based on 3GPP standards and O-RAN specifications.
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MediaTek, Apple, and Ericsson have established a 6G development consortium to accelerate the deployment of next-generation wireless infrastructure. The group will debut live technology demonstrations at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona from March 2–5. A primary focus is 6G Centimeter Wave (cmWave) technology, which targets the 7-15 GHz spectrum to provide the massive capacity and low latency required for AI-native applications and immersive extended reality.
The partnership also prioritizes Multi-RAT Spectrum Sharing (MRSS), a joint effort between Ericsson and Apple to allow 5G and 6G services to coexist efficiently within the same frequency bands. By aligning on 3GPP standards and O-RAN specifications, the companies aim to drive global interoperability and lower the cost of network migration. Although commercial 6G availability is projected for 2030, this early-stage integration between chipset and infrastructure leaders is critical for securing future market share in the emerging AI-driven connectivity landscape.
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