Intel and Ericsson announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the commercial rollout of AI‑native 6G networks. The deal was unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and will span mobile connectivity, cloud technologies, and compute capabilities across AI‑driven radio access network (RAN) and packet core use cases.
The collaboration leverages Intel’s most advanced process nodes to power future Ericsson silicon, while jointly developing AI‑RAN ready cloud RAN solutions powered by Intel Xeon processors. Both companies highlighted the goal of delivering open, power‑efficient, secure, and AI‑informed network infrastructure to meet the growing demand for edge AI inference and real‑time sensing.
Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, said, "6G is not merely an iteration of mobile technology. It is the infrastructure that will distribute AI across devices, the edge and the cloud. Ericsson's long history of network innovation and large‑scale operator deployments positions us to lead practical integration across the value chain and move 6G from research into commercial reality."
Lip‑Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, added, "Intel's ambition is to be the undisputed technology leader in unifying RAN, Core and edge AI to enable a seamless transition to AI‑native 6G environments. Together with Ericsson, we will continue to demonstrate that the future of network connectivity is open, power‑efficient, secure and grounded in intelligent AI inference. With future Ericsson Silicon, powered by Intel's most advanced process nodes, ongoing multi‑year research plans, and flexible AI‑RAN ready Cloud RAN powered by Intel Xeon, we are well on our way to delivering the future performance, efficiency, and supply security that the world's leading operators require."
The partnership signifies a strategic alignment that positions Intel as a key enabler in the next generation of network infrastructure, extending its reach beyond traditional CPU markets into the burgeoning 6G ecosystem. It also leverages Intel's upcoming Xeon 6+ "Clearwater Forest" processors built on the Intel 18A process, which are designed for higher core density, lower power consumption, and aggressive workload scaling—features essential for AI‑heavy edge and cloud workloads. Ericsson’s long history of large‑scale operator deployments gives it the practical expertise to integrate these technologies into commercial networks, accelerating the transition from research to market.
The collaboration reflects both companies’ view that 6G will be the infrastructure that distributes AI across devices, the edge, and the cloud. By combining Intel’s advanced silicon and Xeon platform with Ericsson’s network expertise, the partnership aims to deliver a more open, efficient, and secure foundation for operators, helping them meet the growing demand for real‑time sensing and AI inference at the edge.
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