Qualcomm has announced a major strategic coalition for 6G development during the Mobile World Congress 2026, partnering with technology leaders including Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and Ericsson. According to reports from the event, the chipmaker aims to commercialize 6G technology starting in 2029, positioning it as the foundation for what they describe as an "AI-native" future.
The announcement comes as 5G technology continues to expand globally, with the next-generation 6G already in development. Ericsson reportedly states on its website that 6G will have the capability to reach several hundred gigabits per second, with latency potentially dropping below one millisecond end-to-end under specific conditions.
6G will have the capability to reach several hundred gigabits per second, with latency potentially dropping below one millisecond end-to-end under specific conditions.
During the Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm also unveiled its new X105 modem, which is designed to pave the way for 6G technology. The modem reportedly offers maximum download speeds of 14.8 Gbps and upload speeds of 4.2 Gbps. The strategic coalition represents a significant collaboration between major players in the telecommunications and technology sectors to advance next-generation wireless infrastructure.