Ericsson unveiled a new 6G Lab at its Budapest R&D center on Wednesday, taking a significant step forward in its drive to shape the next-generation of mobile networks. The Budapest lab will focus on the evolution of core networks and the development of crucial 6G functionalities, including network exposure and programmability, the company announced.
Building on the ongoing evolution of the 5G Core, the 6G architecture will harness rapid advances in cloud-native technologies, IT frameworks, automation, open interfaces, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, the company said in a statement.
Beyond global partnerships with technology leaders and mobile operators, Ericsson will collaborate closely with Hungary’s leading academic institutions, including Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Óbuda University, and the HUN-REN research network.
“The opening of our 6G Lab in Hungary reinforces our long-term commitment to research and innovation,” said Antonio Passarella, Head of Central Europe and North Balkans at Ericsson. “As we move toward the 6G era, our goal is to evolve today’s 5G Core into an even more flexible, open, and intelligent platform, paving the way for new use cases, industries, and societal benefits,” he added.
András Boráros, Head of R&D at Ericsson Hungary, described the new facility as both “a site for scientific breakthroughs and a hub for practical innovation.” He noted: “Our work is not only about preparing for a post-5G world – we want to truly benefit society. We are striving to enable people to communicate and collaborate more effectively than ever in the future.”
The Hungary-based lab will play a central role in Ericsson’s global 6G research efforts, focusing on how next-generation networks can support more sustainable, resilient, and human-centered digital societies.
It also strengthens Ericsson’s footprint in Hungary’s growing innovation ecosystem, creating new opportunities for collaboration, academic engagement, and talent development, the company wrote.
Ericsson has been present in Hungary since 1991, establishing its local research team in 1996. With the launch of the Budapest 6G Lab, the company aims to position Hungary as a key contributor to the technologies that will power the world’s future communications.
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