On May 14, 2026, the regulator announced modifications to its Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024, in order to introduce an increasingly granular nine-level rating system, enabling under-construction projects to be awarded connectivity certifications in phases, and to increase transparency during the evaluation of telecom infrastructure.

The move comes on the back of comments provided by builders, digital connectivity rating agencies, and telecom operators, as well as property managers, during the initial deployment of the framework that pointed out shortcomings in rating differentiation and challenges in evaluating projects under construction in addition to the requirement for pre-rating infrastructure audits.

The modifications were required as a growing percentage of the country’s digital consumption happens within buildings, and the use of advanced construction materials and dense building designs frequently impedes telecom signals, particularly in higher-frequency 4G and 5G bands, TRAI said.

In its explanatory memorandum, the regulator stated that the digital connectivity rating framework is anticipated to incentivise property developers and managers to include sufficient digital connectivity infrastructure at the planning and building stages.

One of the most significant updates is the addition of half-star ratings, which takes the existing five-star system to a nine-tier one. The finer gradation will allow for greater distinction between properties and incentivise incremental enhancements in digital connectivity infrastructure as well as service quality, TRAI said.

The altered digital connectivity rating system for buildings rules also introduce a phased evaluation mechanism for projects under construction. In the process, Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies – DCRAs – may provide a Designed For certificate determined by authorised telecom infrastructure plans throughout construction and then a Installation Completed For certificate once the deployment of in-building telecom systems takes place. Then final ratings will be given only if telecom services are fully operational.

It is well to be noted that the mechanism will enable prospective buyers and tenants to evaluate the telecom readiness of a project prior to possession and enhance responsibility between the promises of developers as well as actual execution, said the regulator.

TRAI also introduced optional digital connectivity inspection for current properties so that managers of properties may review their existing telecom infrastructure, detect gaps and make necessary upgrades before officially applying for ratings.

The regulator also banned exclusive telecom arrangements between property managers and in-building solution providers as well as telecom operators, in order to ensure non-discriminatory access to telecom infrastructure and to enhance consumer choice in buildings.

Apparently, the revised framework encompasses commercial buildings, residential complexes, hospitals, hotels, airports, educational institutions, railway stations, highways, and metro corridors as well as stadiums, among many others.

The amendments have already entered into force from 13 May 2026.

The advent of silk into strong plastic-like materials with 6G potential is also lightweight but more potent than many metal alloys and traditional plastics made from fossil fuels. Their mechanical characteristics could make them suitable for sports equipment, shipping containers and certain specialised packaging. In ballistic testing, the new materials were resilient to puncture, as carbon-fibre-reinforced polymers are utilised in the bodies of aeroplanes and automobile chassis. And the material degrades gradually when implanted in mice, which makes it potentially useful for temporary medical implants.

The scientists are especially excited about the way the material can twist, or polarise, terahertz frequencies of light. The 6G band extends to terahertz frequencies and can carry data much faster than 5G networks, hence making it especially appealing for high-speed internet in rural areas. Another way to encode the data is with a standard polarisation, and it might open up more channels, but the elliptical polarisations observed with the silk material are by no means usually so simple. By altering the temperature and pressure at which they pushed the silk into the plastic-like material, the team could optimise the amount of twist.

Says Nick Kotov, the Irving Langmuir Distinguished University Professor of Chemical Sciences and Engineering at U-M and a co-corresponding author of the study published in Nature Sustainability, “It’s difficult to engineer a material with terahertz optical activity that can rotate light while also being nearly transparent. This composite is unique in that it can do it for the frequencies that are essential for multiple future technologies. Typically, such bio-derived materials absorb terahertz light very strongly, so you get very little light out.”

Keeping the best elements of silk

It is well to be noted that the properties of the materials arise from the chemical structure of the silk. There are alternate areas of order and disorder. The fibers consist of long chains of a variety of amino acids. In some parts of the chain the amino acid sequence is random and goes on to form a distorted tangle. The amino acids in other parts of the chain also link in a pattern that repeats, and the chain folds neatly into twisted, crystalline sheets. Silk is durable and flexible, a blend of crystalline and unruly features.

According to Chunmei Li, a research assistant professor in biomedical engineering at Tufts University and a co-corresponding author of the study, “It’s surprisingly strong for something so flexible. By processing it, we can go beyond the capabilities of many other biomaterials.”

Heating the fibers to between 257 and 419 degrees Fahrenheit and 1900 and 9800 atmospheres of pressure goes on to evaporate water from the silk and fuses the tangled regions together in a single sheet without destroying the clean folds that occur inside the fibers.

Opines associate professor in multifunctional and sustainable polymer composites at Imperial College London and a lead author of the study, Emiliano Bilotti, silk has very interesting properties due to its hierarchical microstructure, with crystalline domains embedded in a complex multiscale architecture. We wanted to save as many of the pristine fibers as possible.”

In contrast to that, earlier attempts to make plastic-like materials derived from silk required dissolving the silk in a chemical solvent and processing it into a powder. Heating and pressing the powder generates materials more durable than traditional plastics, but much of the crystal structure is eliminated.

Minimizing waste in chemical and textile industries 

One of the reasons the team is working on this is to help cut waste within the fashion and textile industry.

“If you can retrieve very long threads, you can weave again, but when the fibers get shorter and shorter, there is no other way to recycle them than to dissolve them into a powder,” says Bilotti. He adds that “I never believed that was a sustainable solution.”

The new method does not need huge quantities of chemical solvents, salt and water, but just the boiling of the silk to eliminate the natural protein, known as sericin, that binds the fibers into threads. Even small fibers may be pressed into plates.

Says Li, “It can be a very simple, one-step process.”

The team is now looking into how to grow their production procedure to larger, more intricate shapes and lifecycle evaluations in order to measure the full environmental advantages. The researchers are also looking at how to include the fused silk into sensors and various other applications, while they are also seeking industrial and commercial partners in order to assist in scaling up the process and bringing the materials to market.

This research was backed by the U-M Center for Complex Particle Systems – COMPASS, a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center, as well as the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and also Tufts Launchpad Accelerator funding.

The OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation offers an important means to most effectively direct OCUDU development in support of 5G and initial AI-native 6G services by industry vendors.

NextNav will also work alongside the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation community as a member to help mould the design, approval, and implementation of the 3GPP Positioning Reference Signal – PRS – within the Foundation’s OCUDU Technical Project codebase, enabling the open source RAN stack to fully support Integrated Sensing and Communications – ISAC – and PNT use cases in 5G as well as future 6G networks. NextNav brings almost 20 years of PNT technology creation, which includes field-proven experience from operating the first 5G PNT network in the world, launched in Santa Clara, California.

According to NextNav’s vice president of product development, Santanu Dasgupta, “Resilient PNT is a national security imperative. We’re excited to partner with the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation and the Department of War’s FutureG office to make ISAC and PNT built-in features of wireless networks. Scaling this requires an open, trusted foundation the whole industry can build on. Joining OCUDU brings NextNav’s technology into a broader community, ensuring PRS-based ISAC and PNT become native capabilities in open source 5G and 6G networks.”

NextNav and the OCUDU Technical Project have integrated PRS features into an open source foundation to speed up a triple-purpose vision when it comes to public cellular, private wireless, as well as hybrid terrestrial/satellite networks as an alternative and backup to GPS.

SVP and general manager, Networking, Edge and IoT, the Linux Foundation, Arpit Joshiura says that “OCUDU EF was created to bring the industry together around open, secure, and interoperable CU/DU implementations for open source RAN. We’re pleased to welcome NextNav to the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation and look forward to their contributions as we continue building a collaborative, vendor-neutral ecosystem that can accelerate real-world adoption of open source RAN infrastructure.”

One of the primary goals of the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation is to develop a public-private commercial and research ecosystem and open-source stack for open source CU and DU, which is a part of the open source RAN targeting the delivery of the open source RAN infrastructure which will power AI-native networks of the future. This is exactly where the physical world and AI come into contact. As AI systems grow more dependent on accurate understanding of where and when things happen in the physical world, robust positioning and timing are rapidly evolving into a fundamental system. That reality is reflected in the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation’s AI-native Open Source RAN roadmap that has in it open source 5G and 6G networks. The incorporation of PRS is an ideal match for enabling physical AI and integrated sensing, as well as AI-driven optimisation capacities that will safeguard public safety, national security, and the economy.

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.

Notably, this announcement was made at the Mobile World Congress conference, and the list of global telecom providers of Nvidia looks star studded – BT Group, Booz Allen, Cisco, Ericsson, MITRE, Deutsche Telekom, Nokia, OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, ODC, SoftBank Corp., SK Telecom, and T-Mobile. Initial trials as far as 6G are concerned are expected to begin as early as 2028, and the new network is most likely to get a commercial launch around 2030.

According to the senior vice president of telecommunications at Nvidia on a conference call with the tech media, Ronnie Vasishta, “Unlike 5G, 6G is being born in the AI era, and the networks of today simply aren’t ready for the use cases of tomorrow. Remember, AI did not exist when 5G was being defined. So using AI to even improve the networks wasn’t possible in that definitional phase.”

As per the company, this initiative goes on to represent a shared commitment so as to make sure that 6G infrastructure is open, intelligent, and resilient and also speeds up innovation and, at the same time, protects global trust. 6G wireless networks are going to become the fabric for physical AI, thereby helping billions of autonomous vehicles, machines, sensors, and robots to operate at scale.

It is well to be noted that 6G wireless networks are getting built so as to accelerate the advancements when it comes to physical AI, hence enabling autonomous machines, vehicles, sensors, and robots to go ahead and interact with the real world.

Through embedding AI all across the radio access network – RAN, edge, and core, 6G networks should first help with secure integrated sensing as well as communications, intelligence, and decision-making while at the same time supporting interoperability, resilience in supply chains, and much faster innovation.

Nvidia has also gone ahead and announced new AI-RAN collaborations with partners T-Mobile US and SoftBank as well as Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison. It is worth noting that all of them have taken the test systems live.

Adds Vasishta, “Software-defined AI-RAN is no longer just a concept. It’s moving to live networks. T-Mobile, Nokia, and Nvidia have completed the first live AI-RAN call using Nokia’s CUDA-accelerated software running on Nvidia at their outdoor trials on live networks.”

2026 MWC is going to witness three times the number of AI-RAN innovations vis-à-vis 2025, with 26 out of 33 AI-RAN Alliance demonstrations built through using Nvidia AI Aerial along with a software-defined architecture.

Rohde & Schwarz invite attendees to the Mobile World Congress 2026 which will be held in Barcelona. One can make a pit stop at the booth of the company to connect with experts and also dig in to solutions when it comes to the next generation of wireless technologies. Notably, the portfolio of the company is going to be on display under the motto – Enabling Connections, Empowering Innovations at Fira Gran Via, hall 5, booth 5A80 starting March 2 to 5, 2026.

The road from 5G to 6G

In order to have a very carefree and seamless evolution from 5G to 6G, Rohde & Schwarz provides future-ready test solutions, particularly for mobile devices along with networks. Of the many innovative solutions, CMX500 one-box signaling tester is a class apart throughout many demos, thereby addressing the barriers that are experienced today and are expected tomorrow.

• Charting the path for 6G, Rohde & Schwarz goes on to highlight carrier aggregation mixing FR1 and FR3 frequency ranges with its CMX500 one-box signaling tester. The showcase goes on to validate end-to-end device behavior throughout the aggregated spectrum. FR3 (7.125 to 24.25 GHz) has gone on to get identified by the industry and research as a perfect ally for combining the wide-area coverage that has high capacity. Equipped with the new and also upgradeable RFU18 board for the CMX500, the tester has a capacity to cover almost 18 GHz, hence offering users required headroom for the FR3 evolution and also a future-ready path so as to test the next-generation networks.
• One more setup points to virtual signaling testing. Based upon CMX500, Rohde & Schwarz showcase a new approach when it comes to shift-left testing, hence enabling the R&D engineers to pinpoint any sort of design flaws much earlier in their mobile radio modem chips before silicon fabrication, which is pretty costly. This early SDR-based validation by all means is going to significantly cut the time-to-market as far as 6G devices are concerned.
• Ray tracing goes on to simulate real-world signal propagation environments, therefore making it quite a valuable technique when it comes to AI receiver testing for the future 6G devices. Rohde & Schwarz are going to demonstrate the CMX500 since it creates a digital twin related to signal propagation within the test environment by way of making utmost use of the VIAVI™ ray tracing engine. This helps a very controlled and reproducible validation of scenarios that are intricate with high measurement accuracy, thereby helping with site-specific optimization of radio links and at the same time decreasing the requirement for field tests that are very burdensome.
• Rohde & Schwarz also makes advancements in the 5G and emerging 6G testing due to the AI Workplace for the CMX500, which is its AI-based toolset, therefore phenomenally enhancing the testing productivity.  TechAssist makes use of natural language in order to control the CMX500, helping with fast test-scenario setup along with addressing the status/configuration queries, while ScriptAssist, which stands upgraded due to its new interface, simplifies and speeds up scripting when it comes to R&D protocol and also application testing along with instrument automation. Visitors can go on to experience these AI-powered tools very much in action within a range of setups with Rohde & Schwarz at MWC Barcelona 2026 looking to make an unmatched presence.

• Mobile XR, along with personal AI devices such as smart glasses and wearables, is indeed a major element for 5G-Advanced and 6G-enabled immersive 3D communications.  Delivering a very compelling and low-latency experience is going to require strict and realistic testing. Rohde & Schwarz are going to showcase an end-to-end testbed, which is going to be centered around CMX500, thereby addressing AI on RAN and also XR testing challenges due to its capacity to emulate 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi networks, hence applying both RF and also IP impairments in order to reproduce the real-world conditions like that of interference along with congestion.
• 6G ISAC, or Integrated Sensing and Communication, which makes optimal use of mobile networks when it comes to object detection, is also gaining traction rapidly. Rohde & Schwarz are going to demonstrate new capabilities of the R&S AREG800A, which includes the emulation when it comes to micro-Doppler signatures besides distance, speed, and also RCS so as to support the object classification, like drones.
• So as to test the base stations along with the network infrastructure, Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates the PVT360, which meets the requirements for testing FR1/FR2 along with small cells as well as O-RU, and that too in a single box. In terms of verification of frequency converting the antennas that are made use of in SATCOM, NTN, or even 5G and 6G applications, visitors can actually have in-depth know-how about CATR-based over-the-air test chambers, hence helping with fast OTA testing when it comes to phased antenna arrays.
• With first off-the-shelf commercial mobile devices that are now available for 5G broadcast, Rohde & Schwarz helps the visitors to explore a very seamless and rich data distribution transmission across the mobile devices, innovative applications such as venue casting and emergency alerts, and advanced solutions in terms of terrestrial positioning, navigation, and timing.

From the ground to up there with NTN

As terrestrial as well as satellite-based networks blend, it becomes all the more intricate to simulate the real-world conditions while at the same time meeting 3GPP requirements, for example, in terms of handovers within the orbits, between the orbits, or even from space to the ground. As the NTN technology shows maturity alongside 5G and towards 6G, coming through the significant technical glitches is indeed the key to realizing the potential of NTN.

• Rohde & Schwarz has also upgraded its CMX500 one-box signaling tester, thereby supporting NR-NTN and NB-NTN as well as Direct-to-Cell (D2C/DTC) technologies on a single platform. The tester builds a digital twin of the sky, simulating the orbits and bands and also certain impairments such as Doppler shifts and even fading. Mixed with smart features such as the Constellation Insights Tool, it helps the engineers to go ahead and visualize the satellite constellations, evaluate any coverage gaps, and also take a thorough notice of the trajectories.
• Rohde & Schwarz also supports the NTN conformance along with carrier acceptance testing, thereby offering the highest number of validated test cases when it comes to NR-NTN as per 3GPP Rel.17. In partnership with Samsung, validations have already been conducted throughout all three test domains, which are RF, RRM, and PCT. At the MWC Barcelona 2026 visitors are not only going to be able to have a feel of these test cases, but they are also going to witness a demonstration of the test plan for NB-NTN from Viasat that covers protocol and performance along with the RF test scenarios.

Industry collaborations to speed up the AI-RAN

It is well to be noted that AI is indeed becoming an integral part of RAN, helping with performance optimization, enhanced energy efficiency, and also a more self-driven operation.  Rohde & Schwarz, being a member of the AI-RAN Alliance, goes ahead with industry collaboration and also offers very dependable test equipment when it comes to navigating the interoperability across a landscape that is evolving by the day.

• Rohde & Schwarz, along with Nokia Bell Labs, has also partnered on an AI/ML-based 6G base station radio receiver, which makes use of Digital Post Distortion – DPoD in order to recover the distorted uplink signals. DPoD enhances the link budget, helps preserve the coverage, and decreases the requirement when it comes to dense site rollouts, thereby lowering costs. DPoD also decreases mobile device intricacy and also power consumption. The testbed located at the Rohde & Schwarz booth, comprising the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and also the newly launched FSWX signal as well as the spectrum analyzer, is ready to showcase the enhanced performance of the AI receiver from Nokia for uplink signals that have varied distortion levels.
• In partnership with NVIDIA, Rohde & Schwarz are going to exhibit the very latest proof-of-concept that again makes use of digital twin technology along with high-fidelity ray tracing. This kind of an approach builds quite a strong framework when it comes to testing the AI-enhanced base stations for 5G-Advanced along with 6G in the realistic propagation scenarios. This integration looks forward to bridging the gap between AI-driven wireless simulations along with real-world deployment, hence helping with more efficient and precise testing of receiver architectures that are indeed next-generation.

Next-Generation Wi-Fi Feel

Wi-Fi 8 indeed sets novel expectations when it comes to consistent, ultra-high dependability and also quality connectivity. Crafted to handle a number of connected devices that are growing by the day and also demanding applications such as XR or industrial IoT, IEEE 802.11bn goes on to employ ever more intricate MIMO – Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output conditions. Rohde & Schwarz helps the manufacturers due to its solution portfolio, which ranges from R&D to production.

• The CMX500 one-box signaling tester comes equipped now with comprehensive Wi-Fi 8 capacities. The flexibility and embedded IP test capabilities of the tester go on to make it a very flexible solution when it comes to a wide range of Wi-Fi 8-specific tests like that of dRu – distributed resource unit, introducing the distributed resource allocation, and also UEQM – unequal modulation where certain varied MIMO layers make use of different modulation schemes, along with 320 MHz channel bandwidth.
• In order to pass through the technical complexities when it comes to Wi-Fi 8 all across the overall device lifecycle, right from development to production, Rohde & Schwarz are going to showcase the CMP180 radio communication tester, which is crafted for testing in the non-signaling mode and has advanced capabilities along with broad bandwidth support. The CMP180 goes on to mix two analyzers and generators so as to conduct efficient testing of 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 8 devices.
• When it comes to high-end MIMO signal generation and analysis tasks within the R&D setup, Rohde & Schwarz are all set to display the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator along with the newly launched FSWX signal and also the spectrum analyzer. Due to its outstanding standard EVM performance and also in combination with the cross-correlation feature that it has, the FSWX explored the details of Wi-Fi 8 signals, which apparently have been hidden up till now, and offers margins for optimization. The multichannel architecture that it has makes the FSWX pretty well suited for evaluating complex scenarios such as multi-user MIMO – MU-MIMO.

Automotive connectivity evaluation 

Notably, the vehicle manufacturers are going ahead and integrating growing levels of wireless connectivity in order to help with user experiences and safety features, as well as higher levels when it comes to autonomous driving. Rohde & Schwarz go on to offer accurate test solutions that cover all the wireless technologies that are used across the automotive sector, right from 5G and ultra-wideband to C-V2X as well as GNSS.

• As NG eCall becomes mandatory across vehicles that are sold across Europe starting in 2026, Rohde & Schwarz are going to showcase compliance testing capacities by way of using the CMX500 one-box signaling tester as well as the R&S SMBV100B vector signal generator. The test solution also goes on to support the upcoming Chinese automotive GNSS test standard – GB/T 45086.1 2024, which is anticipated to be compulsory for the Automotive Emergency Call System in 2027, along with automated testing.
• Non-terrestrial networks have the capacity to offer automotive connectivity that’s all over and need upgrades to major components like the chipsets and TCU as well as antennas. Trade show visitors can also discover at the MWC Barcelona 2026 how the comprehensive NTN test solutions by the company can enable the automotive industry to create always-connected vehicles.

Solutions for mission-critical communications and spectrum tracking

Mission-critical communications – MCX helps with public safety and first responders along with emergency services through offering extremely dependable, low-latency, as well as secure communications even in the most adverse conditions. Rohde & Schwarz is going to showcase its integrated solutions when it comes to testing devices along with mobile networks, hence helping with the ongoing migration when it comes to 3GPP-compliant broadband mission-critical services.

• The QualiPoc platform is going to be demonstrated as having new capabilities when it comes to MCX testing. This smartphone-based solution enables a detailed performance evaluation of MCX private as well as group calls, such as measurement in terms of 3GPP-defined MCX KPIs. New features include the likes of direct MCX app control along with the ability to measure quality of service -QoS and quality of experience – QoE so as to avail public safety communications. The R&S LCM, which is an autonomous tracking probe, along with the R&S TSMS8, which is the fastest network scanner, is also going to be on display, thereby further expanding the capacities for both business as well as mission-critical networks.
• Rohde & Schwarz is also going to showcase a protocol conformance test solution in order to verify that MCX devices as well as client software executions do adhere to the 3GPP specifications.
• Broadening its spectrum monitoring portfolio, Rohde & Schwarz is going to launch two new products at the MWC Barcelona 2026. These solutions are going to help regulatory authorities and network operators, along with public services in more than 100 countries, to go ahead and actively safeguard the electromagnetic spectrum and, at the same time, address the evolving monitoring hurdles. Apparently, the new devices are going to elevate the capabilities in interference hunting along with regulatory compliance.

Endpoint security, network visibility, and network solutions that are secure 

Strong security solutions roll out experiences that are absolutely seamless and dependable when it comes to communications. Rohde & Schwarz subsidiaries are also going to present their innovative solutions that support the wireless spectrum.

• The Rohde & Schwarz Networks & Cybersecurity division, which comprises the subsidiaries Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity as well as LANCOM Systems, goes on to offer endpoint security, networks that are secure, and also high-quality cryptography. Because of the products being engineered in Germany, they make sure of trustworthy, dependable, and secure data transfer and specialize in the public, critical infrastructures, retail, defense, health,
  as well as SME verticals. Rohde & Schwarz at MWC Barcelona 2026, with their cybersecurity domain, are going to demonstrate the Layer 2 encryptor R&S SITLine ETH NG along with the R&S ComSec solution, thereby helping with secure mobile working along with sensitive data, especially in iPhones as well as iPads. LANCOM Systems are going to give out an overview of the Wi-Fi 7 access point portfolio, having the latest 5G router models as well as firewalls.
• The fact is that as networks go on to become more distributed and encrypted as well as dynamic, network visibility also becomes quite indispensable.  At the Rohde & Schwarz booth, visitors will have an experience on how the ready-to-deploy, DPI-powered R&S Probe Observer would deliver deep network visibility, real-time traffic analytics that are accurate, and also actionable intelligence. Developed by ipoque, which is a Rohde & Schwarz company, this deep packet inspection – DPI software probe evaluates the network traffic, and that too at the application level, hence helping the operators to gauge, optimize, and even control their networks while at the same time supporting much faster detection, diagnosis, and also resolution of issues related to network and service.
• Rhode & Schwarz will demonstrate its complete portfolio of tests along with measurement and industry solutions at the Mobile World Congress 2026 to be held at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona at hall 5, booth 5A80. Trade magazine editors along with press representatives that are going to be a part of the event are also invited to set briefings with their press contact at Rohde & Schwarz.

For more information, visit: www.rohde-schwarz.com/mwc

The agreement, finalized on November 5, 2025, aims to guide the future of 6G network research and move real-world innovations closer to deployment. The partnership builds on Nokia and KDDI’s long-running collaboration, drawing on each company’s strengths, KDDI Research’s advanced communications R&D and Nokia Bell Labs’ long-standing leadership in telecom innovation.

Together, the companies are working on two main areas of 6G network research. One focuses on mMIMO energy efficiency, with teams developing new ways to cut base-station power use while improving communication performance in the proposed 6G spectrum. The second centers on distributed programmable core network services, which aim to build mobile core technologies capable of maintaining continuous communication even during infrastructure failures or natural disasters. Their initial work on mMIMO energy efficiency will be demonstrated at the Brooklyn 6G Summit taking place from November 5 to 7.

“Tackling the inherent challenges in a new generation of networking requires close collaboration in the industry. Working side by side, KDDI Research and Nokia Bell Labs can advance the state of the art in networking thanks to different perspectives on the problems and possible solutions. Ultimately, the joint outcomes will make 6G a more resilient, efficient and intelligent technology.” said Peter Vetter, President, Core Research, Bell Labs, Nokia.

“Through our strategic and close collaboration with Nokia Bell Labs, we aim to accelerate R&D initiatives and further strengthen the ‘Power to Connect’ toward 6G. We strive to continuously deliver new value to our customers and make meaningful contributions to societal progress,” added Satoshi Konishi, President and CEO, KDDI Research.

As the number of connected devices continues to grow, existing networks face escalating pressure to deliver higher capacity and improved efficiency. To meet this demand, NVIDIA and its partners have designed a network model that embeds artificial intelligence into every layer of hardware, software and architecture. The approach supports integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), which merges digital and physical connectivity to advance real-time responsiveness and spatial awareness. AI-RAN, the underlying architecture, merges computing, connectivity and sensing into a single software-defined platform to make radio spectrum use more efficient.

“6G is being built from the ground up with AI at its core — unlocking extreme spectral efficiency, massive connectivity and breakthrough applications,” said Ronnie Vasishta, senior vice president of telecom at NVIDIA. “Working with industry leaders, we’ve created an AI-native wireless stack with advanced features to ensure that America will play an instrumental role in the journey to 6G.”

Only six months after the launch of its AI-WIN project, NVIDIA and its partners completed the first Made-in-America AI-native wireless stack and conducted the first user-to-user phone call on the network at the company’s Santa Clara, California campus. The system integrates NVIDIA’s AI Aerial platform, 5G RAN software from ODC, Cisco’s user plane function and 5G core software, and 6G applications developed by MITRE and Booz Allen. Cisco’s involvement under the AI-WIN initiative is aimed at advancing secure and efficient network connectivity for the AI-driven era.

“Through this partnership, we are pioneering the future of intelligent, secure connectivity — where AI is infused into the fabric of mobile networks and services,” said Masum Mir, senior vice president and general manager of Cisco Provider Mobility. “Together, we are harnessing AI to enable networks that sense, learn and act in real time, empowering service providers to deliver high-value business and consumer services in the AI era.”

Cerberus ODC’s software-defined 5G RAN, powered by NVIDIA AI Aerial, reportedly achieves seven times greater cell capacity and 3.5 times higher power efficiency than legacy systems. The collaboration has also produced several new applications intended to drive the evolution of 6G standards.

Among them is a multimodal ISAC application developed by NVIDIA and Booz Allen, which merges camera vision with radio-frequency sensing for high-precision object detection and tracking in low-visibility settings. MITRE’s AI-powered spectrum agility tool manages real-time spectrum allocation at cell sites to prevent service disruption while improving spectral efficiency. Booz Allen also presented its AI-based R.AI.DIO spectrum sensing technology at NVIDIA GTC in Washington, D.C., capable of detecting and classifying interference or unauthorized signals in real time.

These advances are enabled by NVIDIA’s AI Aerial software libraries and the NVIDIA Aerial Framework, which offers programmable pipelines for integrating third-party tools directly into the AI-RAN stack for 6G. By allowing access to real-time physical-layer data, the framework supports continuous training and reinforcement learning for AI models. Collectively, these developments form the groundwork for telecom’s transition from 5G to 6G, with AI-native networks expected to deliver ultra-efficient edge computing and sensing capabilities to support hundreds of billions of future connections.

For the first time, the three European technology leaders have brought together their research capabilities in video codec development. The collaboration focuses on strengthening Europe’s position in next-generation standardization by demonstrating a new video codec that delivers significantly higher compression efficiency than current standards without substantially increasing complexity. The technology also shows improvements in energy efficiency and scalability.

The partners’ research provides early proof that their technology can meet the needs of the next stage in video coding standardization, marking an important move toward formal evaluation. Their joint submission to the ITU-T Video Coding Experts Group and the ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) received positive feedback and is expected to help speed up progress within the standardization committee.

In line with expected 6G rollout schedules, the new video codec standard is anticipated to be ready sometime between 2029 and 2030, setting the course for how digital media will evolve in the decade that follows. Until then, existing standards such as VVC will continue to drive high-efficiency streaming, immersive formats, and scalable solutions across a wide range of devices and networks. The forthcoming standard is expected to support a variety of applications, including mobile communications, streaming, immersive and low-latency services, as well as coding for professional-, user-, and AI-generated content, gaming and 3D environments, and industrial or automotive systems.

Magnus Frodigh, Head of Research at Ericsson, says: “As a global connectivity leader, Ericsson is perfectly positioned to research and drive 6G enablement capabilities. We are proud to partner with Nokia and Fraunhofer HHI in video coding to combine research expertise and shape the next standard. Our partnership video codec achievement not only shows the ability of European technology leaders to come together and pioneer breakthroughs, but, by being prominent at the very start of the process, also flags our combined determination and commitment to shape the next generation of standards.”

Ville-Veikko Mattila, Head of Multimedia Technologies at Nokia, says: “Nokia’s inventors have been instrumental in the development of all market-adopted video codecs for the last three decades, including fundamental H.26x video compression technologies, and we are excited about shaping the next generation of video standards. By working together at the very start of the standardization journey we will ensure that the values of openness, excellence, and sustainability are embedded in the next generation of digital media experiences.”

Prof. Thomas Wiegand, Executive Director of Fraunhofer HHI, adds: “Video technologies are central to the digital experiences of tomorrow. Our joint research with Ericsson and Nokia demonstrates Europe’s strong competence in advanced media technologies and its active role in global standardization efforts. This collaboration also builds upon the contributions of the broader JVET research community, whose work continues to drive progress in next-generation video coding.”

“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.”

Verizon has long used AI to optimize its networks, and the company views 6G as the next step in that evolution. Its networks are already a key part of the emerging AI economy, offering the infrastructure and expertise businesses need to run AI workloads at scale. The forum is designed to accelerate Verizon’s AI Connect strategy and intelligent edge capabilities, giving enterprises the tools to deploy AI-driven applications in real time across Verizon’s extensive network.

The 6G Innovation Forum will move quickly from concept to practice. Its priorities include

• Testing new spectrum bands and bandwidths
• Collaborating with global standards bodies like 3GPP to ensure interoperability
• Creating Verizon 6G Labs in Los Angeles. These labs will serve as collaborative hubs for research, prototyping, and early lab and field trials.

Through collaboration with top technology partners and dedicated test labs, Verizon is driving a future where connectivity becomes more seamless, intelligent, and capable of enabling new opportunities users.