Nokia and KDDI Research Sign Agreement for 6G Technology Development
Nokia Bell Labs and KDDI Research have entered into a joint research agreement to accelerate the development of sustainable, intelligent, and resilient 6G networks. The collaboration focuses on energy efficiency and network resiliency.
Espoo, Finland – Nokia Oyj's Bell Labs research unit and Japan's KDDI Research have signed a collaboration agreement to explore the development of next-generation 6G network technology. The partnership aims to advance solutions for increased energy efficiency and enhanced network resilience.
The research initiative will combine KDDI Research's real-world network data and operational insights with Nokia Bell Labs' expertise in energy consumption modeling and programmable network architectures. This synergy is expected to lead to new techniques for reducing base station energy use while improving communication and ensuring network continuity during infrastructure failures or natural disasters.
Both organizations plan to demonstrate initial findings related to mMIMO (massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) energy efficiency at the Brooklyn 6G Summit in November 2025. This technology is considered crucial for efficient spectrum utilization in future 6G networks.
The agreement also includes research into distributed, programmable core network services designed to maintain communication and network stability in critical situations. This collaboration builds upon Nokia and KDDI's established history of partnership within the telecommunications sector.