SK Telecom announced on Thursday a partnership with Sweden-based Ericsson to jointly develop AI-driven mobile network technologies and advance 6G communication. Under the memorandum of understanding, the companies will promote innovative technologies in 5G environments and lay groundwork for 6G research and standardization.
SK Telecom said on Thursday, March 19, 2026, it has partnered with Sweden-based telecommunications firm Ericsson to jointly develop artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mobile network technologies and advance sixth-generation (6G) communication technology development. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the two companies will establish a cooperative framework to support the continued evolution of network technologies. They plan to promote practical applications of innovative technologies in fifth-generation (5G) environments while laying the groundwork for long-term 6G research and standardization. The collaboration will focus on joint research and validation of cutting-edge network technologies, including AI-based radio access networks (AI-RAN), 5G enhancements, open and autonomous networks, security and 6G standardization. “Our collaboration with Ericsson will serve as a key driver for the evolution of AI-based networks and a crucial foundation for advancing into the 6G era,” said Yu Tak-ki, head of network technology at SK Telecom. A photo provided by SK Telecom shows Yu Tak-ki, left, head of network technology at SK Telecom, and Marten Lerner, head of network strategy and product management at Ericsson, posing after signing the MOU. Yonhap
