Verizon and the world’s leading technology companies are working to make 5G a reality. Field tests are underway with Verizon and its 5G Technology Forum partners that are innovating and driving the 5G ecosystem. Ericsson, Intel, Nokia, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., and Qualcomm have collaborated with Verizon to work aggressively on technical alignment and have made significant progress on field networks, testing the characteristics of 5G technology in real-world environments.
Verizon’s 5G Technology Forum partners consist of companies from all areas of the telecommunications and technology industry including Apple, Cisco, Ericsson, Intel, LG, Nokia, Samsung, and Qualcomm. The collective 5G Technology Forum is working collaboratively to drive technical standards for 5G technology. In addition to working with communications and technology leaders, Verizon’s 5G Technology Forum also includes a group of leading east and west-coast venture capital groups focused on a variety of emerging technologies.
“Verizon continues to accelerate innovation around 5G technology by working closely with our partners,” said Ed Chan, Senior Vice President, Technology Strategy & Planning. “We were the first to launch 4G nationwide. With 5G, we will again drive innovation across the technology landscape to bring new solutions to market for our customers. Our field technical trials are proving that 5G is here and ready to be commercialized, and we’ve constructed several test beds that represent real-world environments.”
