Qualcomm Sets 2029 6G Timeline as Huawei Calls for Expanding and Advancing 5G

BARCELONA, March 3, 2026 — Qualcomm, the California-based semiconductor company, said 6G would launch in 2029 as “the wireless technology for the age of AI,” as China-based telecom giant Huawei said artificial intelligence was already placing new demands on today’s networks.

Speaking at the Mobile World Congress here, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon called 6G the next major shift in wireless infrastructure, noting that new mobile generations typically emerge about every decade: 2G digitized voice, 4G powered the smartphone economy, and 5G expanded high-definition video and real-time cloud connectivity.

6G, Amon said, would be purpose-built to support AI-driven systems operating across consumer devices, connected vehicles, industrial facilities, and wearable technology.