To move 6G from theoretical discussion into practical reality, Verizon recently conducted successful field trials with Verizon 6G Innovation Forum founding members Samsung and Qualcomm. Using 5G Advanced capabilities, the companies explored how Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) could support public safety, environmental awareness and event management, creating a path to evolve these capabilities with 6G. AI-Powered Crowd Sensing with Samsung: At a major soccer event in Dallas, we ran the industry’s first AI-powered ISAC trial on a virtualized RAN using CBRS spectrum. The base station analyzed ambient wireless signals from six Samsung Galaxy devices to generate real-time crowd density heatmaps on commercial phones and a tablet—proving network native sensing can manage large venue crowds without physical cameras or privacy intrusion. Autonomous Drone & Vehicle Tracking with Qualcomm: In San Diego, using 100–400 MHz mmWave spectrum and four synchronized TRPs, the network mapped and tracked the exact position and velocity of an airborne target and ground vehicles. Simultaneously, the network delivered uninterrupted 5G Standalone mobile data to a phone user on the ground. #Verizon #TechNews

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