Tuesday 23 June, 2026
Advancing 6G through 3GPP developments and industry collaboration
The latest GSMA 6G Community Progress Report delivers a strategic overview of the most significant developments shaping the future of 6G standardisation across 3GPP TSG SA, TSG RAN, and TSG CT.
Covering key meetings from Goa (SA2#173, February 2026) through to Malta (SA2#174, April 2026), the report captures the accelerating momentum behind Rel-21 and the transition from vision-setting into formal 6G specification work.
A major milestone during this period was the approval of the first official 3GPP 6G Work Item at SA#111 in Fukuoka – formally initiating normative 6G standardisation under Release 21.
The report also highlights the expanding SA2 6G Architecture Study (FS_6G_ARC), now comprising 24 Key Issues (KIs) that will define the foundations of future 6G systems.
With Rel-21 Stage 2 targeted for completion in March 2028, and ASN.1/OpenAPI freezes expected in March 2029, this report provides essential intelligence for operators, vendors, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders preparing for the next era of connectivity.
Download the report to access the latest insights, priorities and initiatives emerging from the GSMA 6G Community and 3GPP standardisation activities.
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The GSMA 6G Community, also referred to as the 6G Task Force (6GTF), aims to establish a structured and collaborative platform to guide the evolution of future mobile networks. It seeks to identify, assess, and build consensus on emerging trends, key use cases, and enabling technologies that will shape 6G systems, while ensuring alignment with market demands and broader societal needs, such as sustainability and inclusivity. The 6G Community also supports global standardisation efforts by highlighting priority topics and fostering early industry convergence to reduce fragmentation. Central to its approach is the promotion of open collaboration and knowledge sharing across operators, vendors, academia, and the wider ecosystem. At the time of writing, the 6GTF has 150 members on the GSMA internal platform. Learn more and subscribe here today.
