Qualcomm Forms 6G Coalition with Industry Partners
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 02 2026
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Qualcomm (QCOM) announced a new strategic coalition with industry partners to accelerate the development and global deployment of 6G. Revealed at MWC Barcelona 2026, the collaboration establishes a milestone-driven roadmap focused on delivering 6G commercial systems starting from 2029 onwards. Global partners supporting this coalition include Airtel, Amazon (AMZN), Asus, BT Group, Cisco (CSCO), Dell (DELL), e&, Ericsson (ERIC), FPT Corporation, Fujitsu/1finity, Google (GOOGL), HP (HP), HPE (HPE), Humain, KDDI, KT, Lenovo, LG Electronics, LG Uplus, Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Motorola, NEC Corporation, Nokia (NOK), NTT Docomo, Reliance Jio, Samsung Electronics, Sharp, SK Telecom, Snap (SNAP), Stellantis (STLA), Swisscom, Tejas Networks, Telstra, TIM Group, T-Mobile (TMUS), Viettel Group, VNG, and YTL.
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Analyst Views on QCOM
Wall Street analysts forecast QCOM stock price to fall
16 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 250.010
Low
165.00
Averages
197.14
High
225.00
Current: 250.010
Low
165.00
Averages
197.14
High
225.00
About QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated is engaged in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including third generation (3G), fourth generation (4G) and fifth generation (5G) wireless connectivity, and high-performance and low-power computing, including on-device artificial intelligence. Its segments include Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL) and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives. QCT develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software based on 3G/4G/5G and other technologies, including radio frequency front-end, digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance and automated driving, Internet of things including consumer electronic devices, industrial devices and edge networking products. QTL grants licenses or otherwise provides rights to use portions of its intellectual property portfolio that includes certain patent rights essential to and/or useful in the manufacture and sale of certain wireless products.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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