Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


American telecommunications company Verizon has recently announced the launch of its 6G Innovation Forum, a collaborative initiative aimed at shaping the future of wireless connectivity. The forum brings together leading technology companies, including Ericsson, Samsung Electronics, Nokia, Meta, and Qualcomm Technologies, to explore new use cases, devices, and network technologies for the 6G era.
Verizon Unveils Its Vision for the 6G Era
“Verizon 6G Innovation Forum Brings Together Industry Heavy-Hitters to Shape What’s Now, What’s New and What’s Next for the AI-Enabled 6G Future,” the official release highlighted.
“Verizon’s future-forward initiative is uniting key players across the technology ecosystem, including leading network vendors Ericsson, Samsung Electronics, and Nokia; and device and chipset innovators Meta, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., in the early stages of development to define 6G together by identifying potential new use cases, devices and network technology,” Verizon said in a statement on September 22, 2025.
Building an Open, Resilient 6G Ecosystem
The initiative is designed to foster an open, diversified, and resilient 6G ecosystem, while driving the development of foundational 6G technologies. The forum will also work closely with global standards organisations such as 3GPP to ensure alignment and interoperability across the emerging 6G landscape.
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6G Labs to Drive Real-World Innovation
To support real-world testing and innovation, Verizon will establish dedicated 6G Labs starting in Los Angeles, which will serve as hubs for collaborative research, prototyping, and early field trials. The company aims to unlock the full potential of 6G by experimenting with new spectrum bands and bandwidths.