NVIDIA said major operators and telecom suppliers have agreed to work on 6G using open and secure AI-native platforms. The coalition turns 6G planning into a broader contest over programmable AI infrastructure, not only radios and spectrum.
At Mobile World Congress on February 28, 2026, NVIDIA and major global telecom and infrastructure partners announced a joint commitment to open and secure AI-native 6G platforms. The initiative ties operator adoption, ecosystem standards, and AI-RAN execution into a single coalition roadmap.
NVIDIA said on March 1, 2026 that AI-RAN is moving from lab validation to live field execution. The company highlighted operator milestones with T-Mobile U.S., SoftBank, and IOH, plus SynaXG results reporting 36 Gbps throughput and sub-10 ms latency on a single GH200-based setup.
NVIDIA’s February 19, 2026 telecom AI survey indicates that operators are tying AI adoption directly to revenue, cost, and automation outcomes. The data points to rising 2026 AI budgets and a faster move toward AI-native networks ahead of traditional 6G timelines.