Jan. 12, 2026 –
By Alina Neacsu, eeNews Europe
After several years of exploratory research, the global telecommunications industry is preparing for a more concrete phase in the development of sixth-generation wireless systems. While commercial 6G networks are not expected until around 2030, 2026 is shaping up as a key year in which formal 6G standardisation work is set to begin.
For eeNews Europe readers, this matters because decisions taken over the next 12 to 24 months are likely to influence spectrum use, silicon roadmaps, and network architectures well into the 2030s. The outcome could affect everything from embedded connectivity and edge computing to industrial automation and mobility systems.