Telstra and Ericsson open 6G research and trial program

This gives Telstra a concrete role in early 6G research rather than waiting for standards to mature. The Ericsson tie-up also shows that Australia’s 6G activity is being anchored by a major operator-vendor partnership, not just lab work in isolation. What to watch next is whether the article’s research and trial program produces any named test results or additional rollout milestones from Telstra and Ericsson.