Verizon and Ericsson complete first outdoor 6G field call
Verizon is trending because it partnered with Ericsson to complete the first pre-standard 6G field call using the 7 GHz band. The test took place at a commercial site in Concord, California, to evaluate how 6G signals perform outdoors and when penetrating buildings.
What happened
- 15 Oct, 2026
Verizon and Ericsson announce the successful completion of a pre-standard 6G field call in Concord, California [1].
What you need to know
The test used a 400 MHz carrier in the 7 GHz band [1], [2].
Researchers used a small house on wheels with various materials to test how signals move from outside to inside [1], [2].
This was a proof-of-concept demonstration and not a commercial launch of 6G services [1].
The test measured stability, latency, throughput, and coverage under realistic conditions like foliage and obstacles [1].
The companies did not specify exactly which part of the 7 GHz band was utilized for the call [2].
Background
6G is the next generation of network technology. It is expected to enable AI-native services, industrial robotics, and more immersive communications [1].
Verizon created a 6G Innovation Forum. Founding members include Ericsson, Meta, Nokia, Qualcomm, and Samsung, with recent additions including NVIDIA, Intel, and Amazon Web Services [2].
Official 6G specifications are expected to be finalized within the next two years [2].
Questions people ask
Is 6G available for public use now?
No, this was a pre-standard proof-of-concept test and not a commercial service launch [1].
Where did the testing take place?
The tests were conducted at a Verizon commercial network site in Concord, California [1], [2].
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