Nvidia Expands Telecom Push With AI-Native 6G Initiative

Nvidia and a coalition of global telecom operators and infrastructure vendors announced a strategic commitment at the Mobile World Congress to build the next generation of wireless networks, 6G, on platforms that are open, secure and AI-native, signaling a shift in how future connectivity will be architected and deployed worldwide.

The initiative brings together major players including Booz Allen, BT Group, Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Mitre, Nokia, OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, ODC, SK Telecom, SoftBank and T-Mobile in a shared effort to create wireless infrastructure capable of meeting the demands of artificial intelligence at scale.

Nvidia described this coalition’s work as foundational to a new era of connectivity where networks are not merely conduits for data but intelligent systems that embed AI across the radio access network (RAN), network edge and core.

These AI-native platforms are intended to support emerging use cases that go beyond traditional communication, such as autonomous vehicles, industrial robotics, smart cities and vast arrays of connected sensors, all of which require real-time intelligence, resilient performance and high trustworthiness.

Jensen Huang, founder and chief executive of Nvidia, said AI is redefining computing and driving one of the largest infrastructure buildouts in history, with telecommunications next in line for transformation.

The partners underscored the importance of open and software-defined platforms to empower a broad ecosystem of operators, vendors, developers and researchers. These open platforms aim to accelerate innovation, simplify interoperability, and build resilience into supply chains critical for future network deployments.

Allison Kirkby, CEO of BT Group, framed connectivity as the backbone of economic growth, arguing that open and trustworthy AI-native platforms will help the industry scale beyond 5G while unlocking powerful new capabilities at scale.

Likewise, Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttges said an intelligent and trusted 6G infrastructure will be essential for delivering superior customer experiences and unlocking new value streams for enterprises and consumers alike.

The coalition also drew comments from U.S. government officials. Arielle Roth, assistant secretary of commerce for communications and information, highlighted the role of U.S. leadership in shaping secure, next-generation networks, stressing that this global collaboration aligns with broader national competitiveness and security objectives.

Asian and European operators echoed the need for AI-native design, with SK Telecom and SoftBank executives noting that open, software-defined 6G will serve as the platform for future innovation and ecosystem growth. T-Mobile’s leadership described 6G as the backbone of the AI era, enabling autonomous systems and new digital business models at scale.

The 6G effort arrives as Nvidia posts record financial results, reflecting the explosive demand for AI computing infrastructure that also underpins its networking ambitions.