Türk Telekom and Ericsson have signed a strategic research collaboration to advance 6G innovation in Türkiye.
The agreement was formalized at the Mobile World Congress 2026 that was held in Barcelona, with participation from Turkish government officials and Ericsson leadership.
The focus areas of the partnership shall revolve around shaping emerging 6G standards, enhancing network reliability, and also driving next-generation connectivity benchmarks across Türkiye.
As far as the scope of collaboration is concerned, it includes national and international R&D projects and bilateral research initiatives along with scientific publications on transformative 6G technologies.
The fact is that through this strategic research collaboration, both companies look forward to actively contributing towards defining global 6G standards and also reinforcing their technological leadership.
According to the chief executive officer of Türk Telekom, Ebubekir Şahin, “This collaboration is a testament to our dedication to driving the digital future and pushing the boundaries of a more connected and technologically advanced future. We are continuing our strategic efforts to strengthen the 6G ecosystem and contribute to 6G international standardizations. We are pleased to partner with Ericsson on exploring 6G and its future network evolution.”
The general manager of Ericsson Türkiye, Mehmet Oğul, says that “we have embraced a proactive approach to 6G research. In Türkiye, the era of 5G is beginning to unfold, paving the way for transformative advancements in mobile connectivity. Through close collaboration with Türk Telekom, we are leveraging our combined expertise to accelerate progress in 6G development to position Türkiye as a leader in technological innovation and connectivity for the future.”
So what is the accelerated impact that can be expected out of this partnership? One can indeed expect rapid deployment of dependable and intelligent networks. The collaboration is sure going to offer a competitive edge and upgraded customer trust, and it will also offer support for applications such as smart cities and mission-critical communication, along with immersive digital experiences.
6G innovation in Türkiye is sure going to bring in a step change merging digital and physical worlds, enabled by a secure, intelligent 6G/AI fabric, thereby contributing to sustainability and efficiency.