InterDigital, Türk Telekom achieve 6G sensing first

InterDigital and Türk Telekom announced the world's first implementation of collaborative cellular and Wi-Fi sensing using preliminary 6G architecture. This research, conducted at Türk Telekom Innovation and Test Center in Ankara, demonstrates how cellular and Wi-Fi networks can work together to improve sensing accuracy, enhance service continuity, and reduce blind spots, especially indoors. The core of this demonstration is Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), a key pillar of 6G, which allows networks to both communicate and sense their environment. This technology has potential applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and situational awareness, offering privacy-preserving detection and tracking. The achievement will be showcased at MWC Barcelona 2026 and is expected to inform future network architectures and international standards development for 6G commercialization in the early 2030s.