FROM ANALOG RADIO SYSTEMS TO THE FUTURE OF 6G

For more than half a century, InterDigital has been at the forefront of wireless and video innovation. From the earliest portable analog radios in the 1970s to today's breakthroughs in 5G-Advanced, 6G, immersive experiences, and AI-driven technologies, our history is defined by one constant: looking ahead.

Our story isn't just about innovation. It's about shaping the technologies that connect billions of people and devices. Along the way, we've partnered with the world's leading technology companies, helped define every generation of wireless, and expanded into video, XR, and beyond.

Explore the timeline below to see how InterDigital has continually pushed the boundaries of what's possible, and how our innovations are laying the foundation for the next era of connectivity.

INTERDIGITAL'S INNOVATION TIMELINE

Wireless Connections to Public Networks

Wireless Connections to Public Networks

Sherwin Seligsohn establishes the International Mobile Machines Corporation (IMM), introducing a groundbreaking portable analog radio system in the 450 MHz band and one of the first wireless handheld analog telephones capable of connecting directly to public networks.

WHAT'S NEXT: 6G, XR, AI & BEYOND

We've built our legacy by looking ahead, and that forward-thinking approach remains a core part of the InterDigital identity. Our next steps include continued development of 5G-Advanced and 6G wireless standards, immersive experiences like haptics and AR/VR, and AI-driven video compression and network optimization. But we won't stop there. Our team is always looking ahead to what's next.

As transformative technologies like advanced AI and quantum computing reshape the world, InterDigital will be at the forefront, pushing wireless, video and AI innovation to new heights of performance, security, and possibility.