Ericsson and Türk Telekom forge strategic 6G collaboration

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Research Türkiye and Türk Telekom have announced a strategic collaboration to drive 6G research and development (R&D) at Türk Telekom's 6G R&D and Innovation Laboratories.

Unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, the first concrete step is taken by jointly participating in the SafeRoute-6G project, which focuses on safe transportation using 6G, within the scope of cooperation to advance 6G innovation together.

Both companies will actively participate as stakeholders in the SafeRoute-6G project, approved by the Eureka CELTIC-NEXT cluster, an international platform that promotes research and development of advanced technologies. The project aims to enhance transportation safety by leveraging next-generation 6G capabilities.

Ümit Önal, Chief Executive Officer at Türk Telekom, says: “As we take steps to lead our country into the future through our work in smart urbanization, smart agriculture, and other industries exploiting Internet of Things (IoT), we also contribute to pioneering initiatives that shape global technology trends through our international collaborations. Through our continuing collaborations in next-generation communication technologies, we actively participate in both national and international projects. We are proud to support the use of 6G for safe transportation in partnership with Ericsson Research Türkiye. With these efforts, we are leading the digital tranformation of our country and contributing to the development of 6G for vertical sector applications.”

Kevin Murphy, Vice President and Head of Ericsson North Middle East and Africa, says: "Our strategic cooperation with Türk Telekom marks a key milestone in advancing 6G technology. Through combining Ericsson's global expertise with Türk Telekom’s innovative vision, we are exploring new frontiers in safe transportation and creating future-proof solutions, highlighting our dedication to driving advancements that shape the future of connectivity.”

The collaboration between Ericsson and Türk Telekom is expected to enrich the knowledge base within the 6G lab, fostering greater innovation and enhancing their collaboration on present and future technology opportunities. As 6G is anticipated to be standardized and widely adopted in the next decade, this joint effort underscores the importance of early research and strategic collaborations in shaping the future of connectivity.