The partnership aims to advance 6G research and development and advance Turkiye’s technological advancements.
At Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC) 2024 to be held in Spain, Ericsson and Turkcell signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting research and development in the field of 6G technology and accelerating technological progress in Turkiye. ) was concluded. Turkish carrier Turkcell, which boasts the country’s only dedicated 6G laboratory, and Ericsson Research in Istanbul, one of Ericsson’s 16 global research centers and the only center in the Middle East and Africa (MMEA) market region. The site will enhance cooperation in bilateral research initiatives, domestic and international research and development (R&D) cooperation projects, and facilitate the exchange of valuable insights on emerging technologies.
The cooperation between Ericsson and Türksell will accelerate the development and innovation of technologies that are of vital importance to Türksell’s national technology ecosystem. Ericsson Research and Turkcell are primarily focused on a comprehensive vision and architecture for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and 6G, poised to lay the foundation for innovative future use cases. it’s finished.
When deployed at scale, 6G networks will revolutionize the way people live, learn, and interact, opening new technological frontiers for immersive, ubiquitous, and multisensory digital experiences.
Commenting on the agreement, Dr. Ali Taha Koç, CEO of Turkcell, said: “6G is critical to enabling a digitally transformed and programmable physical world, driving connectivity and sustainability. It will play a vital role.” Developing 6G will require significant investment in research and development. Turkcell is committed to investing in this area and is confident that this investment will pay off in the long run. By studying the current ecosystem and the evolution of 5G, we collaborated with Ericsson to develop a roadmap to 6G and develop technological advances in key areas needed for future 6G networks. We will continue to lead the way. This collaboration with Ericsson is a major milestone in our ambition to drive innovation and lead progress in the telecommunications sector. ”
Ishur Yalcin, Ericsson Vice President Middle East and Africa and Head of Ericsson Turkiye, said: He added: “We are looking forward to embarking on this groundbreaking collaboration with Turkiye, which will shape the future of Turkiye’s telecommunications and set the stage for ground-breaking innovations. Probably,” he added. 6G promises to have a major impact on a wide range of industries and create a more connected, intelligent and sustainable future for Turkiye. The collaboration with Türkier will explore the fundamentals of 6G research and cutting-edge solutions that will place Türkier at the forefront of this technological revolution. ”
Through various projects, the Ericsson Institute in Turkiye actively participates in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, the EU’s main funding programs for research and innovation, and is one of the EU’s It plays a central role in the flagship 6G project Hexa-X and its second phase. It was named Hexa-X-II. On the other hand, Turkcell has announced “6GEN. The “Lab: Artificial Intelligence and 6G Laboratory” project is supported by Turkiye Scientific and Technical Research Council (TÜBİTAK) 1515 Frontier R&D Laboratory Support Program. By combining their resources and expertise, Ericsson Research and Turkcell aim to strengthen the global standardization of 6G and make significant progress in the national and international communications environment.
