Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson have announced the completion of the world's first pre-standard 6G field call. The successful test was conducted on October 15, 2026, utilizing the 7 GHz spectrum from a Verizon commercial network site located in California.
The demonstration involved a live 6G connection established between a commercial site and a user device. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the development of next-generation wireless technology, as it was the first time a 6G signal was transmitted and received in a real-world, commercial setting using the 7 GHz band.
Verizon Communications Inc. is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol VZ, and Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange under the symbol ERIC.
