Ericsson completed the world’s first live 6G pre‑standard over‑the‑air session at its U.S. headquarters in Plano, Texas, on February 27, 2026. The trial demonstrated key 6G building blocks—radio hardware, RAN compute, software‑defined air interfaces, and cloud platforms—integrated into an AI‑ and cloud‑native end‑to‑end architecture.
The demonstration validated Ericsson’s future‑proof software architecture, which can run on CPUs and GPUs, and showcased the company’s ability to power AI robotics and deliver real‑time video streaming with ultra‑low latency. The event underscored Ericsson’s strategy to lead the transition from 5G standalone to 6G and to strengthen its competitive moat in programmable networks and IP licensing.
Ericsson’s CEO Börje Ekholm said, "6G will be foundational to how artificial intelligence scales across society and will be critical to the national security, economic prosperity, and global competitiveness of the United States." He added, "Completing this world’s first live 6G trial in the United States is a tangible proof point that advanced wireless innovation, manufacturing, and research is anchored here – supporting U.S. leadership in next‑generation connectivity."
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick praised the demonstration, stating, "Ericsson's 6G demonstration is an important milestone in next generation wireless innovation, enabled by American ingenuity. The Trump Administration will always back our trusted partners, and we are committed to an American designed and operated future of cutting‑edge connectivity."
The trial aligns with the U.S. government’s focus on 6G leadership, including early research, global standards, and forward‑looking spectrum policy. Ericsson’s global 6G efforts, which include collaborations with partners such as Qualcomm, Apple, and MediaTek, position the company to capture the first wave of commercial 6G services expected around 2030, after pre‑commercial trials that began in 2028.
By demonstrating AI‑native, cloud‑native architecture and real‑time capabilities, Ericsson signals that it is ready to meet the demands of future applications such as autonomous mobility, mixed reality, and global connectivity. The milestone reinforces Ericsson’s role as a key enabler of the AI‑driven edge computing wave and strengthens its competitive position against rivals like Nokia, Huawei, and ZTE.
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