Verizon Drives 6G Innovation with New Industry Forum

Industry Insights from Next Move Strategy Consulting

Verizon is once again setting the pace in wireless technology with the creation of the Verizon 6G Innovation Forum—an initiative aimed at accelerating the development of the AI-enabled 6G era. The forum brings together leading technology companies, including Ericsson, Samsung Electronics, Nokia, Meta, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., to collaboratively define the next generation of network capabilities, devices, and use cases.

Pioneering the Next Era of Connectivity

Verizon’s initiative seeks to establish an open, diverse, and resilient 6G ecosystem while developing foundational 6G technologies and ensuring global alignment. Through this collaboration, the company intends to move beyond conceptual discussions and toward practical advancements that can deliver transformative connectivity experiences.

"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,” says Joe Russo, EVP & President, Global Networks and Technology at Verizon. “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.”

Strategic Focus Areas

The forum will focus on tangible 6G advancements, emphasizing:

• Exploring new spectrum bands and bandwidths to unlock the full potential of 6G.

• Global harmonization of 6G standards, working with organizations like 3GPP to ensure interoperability and alignment with mainstream 6G development.

• Real-world testing and prototyping, enabled by dedicated Verizon 6G Labs in Los Angeles, serving as hubs for collaborative research, lab trials, and early field testing.

AI at the Core of 6G Evolution

Verizon’s networks are foundational to the emerging Artificial Intelligence economy, providing infrastructure and expertise that allow businesses to harness AI’s potential. The company has integrated AI into its network operations for over a decade, optimizing performance and infrastructure. This experience underpins Verizon’s AI Connect strategy and intelligent edge capabilities, enabling enterprises to manage real-time AI workloads at scale across its award-winning network.

Next Move Strategy Consulting View

From the vantage point of Next Move Strategy Consulting, Verizon’s 6G Innovation Forum represents a pivotal milestone in wireless evolution. By fostering collaboration across device manufacturers, network vendors, and chipset innovators, the initiative accelerates the development of standardized, interoperable 6G technologies. NextMSC notes that such proactive ecosystem-building will likely reduce fragmentation, encourage global alignment, and shorten commercialization timelines for next-generation applications. Additionally, integrating AI into network infrastructure early positions Verizon to capitalize on enterprise-grade AI workloads, creating competitive advantages in both consumer and business segments.

Driving the 6G Ecosystem Forward

The Verizon 6G Innovation Forum is more than a research collaboration—it is a strategic platform for industry leaders to shape the future of wireless communication. By aligning global stakeholders, testing technologies in real-world environments, and exploring new AI-driven applications, Verizon is positioning the forum as a cornerstone in the transition from 5G to 6G.

Source: GlobeNewswire

Prepared by: Next Move Strategy Consulting