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title: "Qualcomm plans to lead 6G connectivity IP as 3GPP Release 21 builds on 5G NR foundation"
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description: "Qualcomm outlined its 6G strategy centered on AI-native networks, aiming for 'AI everywhere' use cases. The plan builds on 5G NR foundations via 3GPP Release 21 to protect standards-essential IP value. Focus areas include improving uplink, bandwidth, coverage, and energy efficiency to support scalable AI services. Research emphasizes connectivity, computing, and sensing pillars. Qualcomm expects foundational connectivity IP to remain central to licensing economics as the 6G baseline is shaped."
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# Qualcomm plans to lead 6G connectivity IP as 3GPP Release 21 builds on 5G NR foundation

-   Qualcomm set a 6G strategy centered on AI-native networks, targeting “AI everywhere” use cases across devices, networks, and edge computing. \* Planning calls for 6G connectivity to build on 5G NR foundations, aiming to protect standards-essential IP value through the transition. \* Development focus targets measurable gains in uplink, bandwidth, coverage, and energy efficiency to support AI-driven services at scale. \* Research agenda emphasizes three pillars—connectivity, computing, sensing—positioning networks to process data and support AI workloads. \* Qualcomm expects foundational connectivity IP to remain central to licensing economics as 3GPP Release 21 shapes the 6G baseline. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Qualcomm Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 11, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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