TLDRVerizon stock gains as the company expands its 6G industry partnership network.Nine technology firms join Verizon’s forum to support future 6G development.Verizon tests sensing tools for crowd density, drones, and vehicle tracking.Smart glasses trials show how edge networks could support real-time sports data.Los Angeles will serve as a major test hub before wider commercial 6G rollout.Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) stock gained 1.29% to $51.26 during Monday’s trading session, adding $0.65. The advance followed Verizon’s expansion of its 6G Innovation Forum with nine additional technology companies. The initiative targets future wireless systems designed for edge computing, smart glasses, sensing technology, and advanced connected devices.Verizon Communications Inc., VZVerizon Expands 6G Forum With Major Technology PartnersVerizon added Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Intel, Keysight Technologies, MediaTek, NVIDIA, Palo Alto Networks, Rohde & Schwarz, and VIAVI Solutions. These companies join founding members Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia, Meta, and Qualcomm Technologies in Verizon’s wireless development program. Together, the group plans to develop an open 6G ecosystem while testing new technologies and network requirements.The forum focuses on new spectrum bands, network capacity, edge computing, security, device development, and advanced wireless applications. Members will also work toward compatibility with international standards developed through organizations including the 3GPP. Verizon expects wider industry participation to support more practical testing before future commercial 6G networks reach customers.Verizon has positioned advanced connectivity around growing demand from connected devices that generate large amounts of real-time data. Smart glasses could require stronger upload capacity because users continuously send video, audio, and environmental information. Therefore, future networks may require different traffic designs compared with traditional mobile systems focused heavily on downloads.Verizon Tests Network Sensing for Crowds Drones and VehiclesVerizon also highlighted recent Integrated Sensing and Communication trials with Samsung and Qualcomm using current 5G Advanced technology. ISAC allows wireless infrastructure to detect movement and environmental changes while continuing normal mobile communication services. The technology could eventually support public safety, event operations, transportation monitoring, and autonomous systems.Verizon and Samsung tested crowd-density detection during an international soccer celebration held in Dallas, Texas. The demonstration used one 5G base station, CBRS spectrum, Samsung smartphones, and edge processing equipment. The system analyzed wireless signal changes and produced real-time crowd-density information without relying on traditional camera systems.Verizon and Qualcomm tested drone and vehicle tracking at Qualcomm’s San Diego campus. The system used millimeter-wave spectrum and synchronized transmission points to monitor airborne and ground targets. It also maintained high-speed 5G Standalone service while tracking movement, showing how future networks could support several functions simultaneously.Smart Glasses Trial Builds Verizon 6G Deployment StrategyVerizon also demonstrated an AI Sports Companion application designed around edge computing and wearable devices. The prototype allowed users wearing Meta smart glasses to request statistics, scores, and game probability information through voice commands. Verizon processed the requests through its edge network to reduce delays and improve real-time responses.The project reflects Verizon’s wider focus on applications that could require stronger uplink performance and lower network latency. Wearable devices may continuously transmit information while receiving processed responses from nearby computing infrastructure. Consequently, Verizon is testing network designs that balance data uploads and downloads more efficiently than existing mobile architectures.Verizon plans additional demonstrations involving robotics, digital twins, sensing systems, advanced wearables, and edge-based applications. The company views the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics as an important testing environment before commercial 6G deployment. Verizon already operates a dedicated 6G laboratory in Los Angeles to support development and large-scale network trials. The post Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock: Surge as 6G Expansion Targets AI and Smart Glasses appeared first on Blockonomi.