InterDigital’s Doug Castor Elected Vice Chair of ATIS Next G Alliance National 6G Roadmap Working Group

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InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC) announced the election of Doug Castor as Vice Chair of the National 6G Roadmap Working Group within the ATIS Next G Alliance. This working group aims to develop a vision and timeline for 6G, positioning North America for leadership in wireless technology. Castor, Senior Director at InterDigital's Research and Innovation lab, is instrumental in shaping priorities for 6G technology. The company's efforts in the Next G Alliance reflect its commitment to advancing mobile and video technologies, crucial for the future of broadband networks.

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• Doug Castor elected as Vice Chair of the National 6G Roadmap Working Group, enhancing InterDigital's influence in 6G development.
• InterDigital is a founding member of the Next G Alliance, aligning with industry leaders for wireless technology advancements.

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WILMINGTON, Del., May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, celebrated the election of Doug Castor to serve as Vice Chair of the National 6G Roadmap Working Group within the ATIS Next G Alliance. ATIS is the North American Organizational Partner for3GPP.

InterDigital is a founding member of the Next G Alliance, an industry group committed to ensuring North America is at the forefront of wireless technology leadership for the next decade and beyond. The National 6G Roadmap Working Group is responsible for developing a vision and timeframe for 6G, alongside a North American 6G roadmap that will identify the evolution path and key milestones that support leadership in this space.

“Doug Castor’s vice-chairmanship of the National 6G Roadmap Working Group underscores InterDigital’s efforts to work with our industry’s leaders to define and shape North American priorities for 6G,” said Henry Tirri, CTO, InterDigital. “Our efforts within the Next G Alliance and other 6G groups worldwide align with our long history of working well ahead of standardization efforts to drive solutions that serve the entire industry.”

Doug Castor is Senior Director at InterDigital’s Research and Innovation lab, responsible for 6G projects, and was initiator and co-chair of the inaugural 6GSymposium. He will serve as a Vice Chair of the National 6G Roadmap Working Group along with Marc Grant, Lead Solution Architect at AT&T, and under the chairmanship of Amitava Ghosh, Head of the Radio Interface Group with Nokia.

To learn more about the Next G Alliance or the 6G National Road Map working group, please click here.

About InterDigital ^®

InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry’s most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world’s leading technology companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P SmallCap 600^® Index.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.InterDigital.com

InterDigital Contact:
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FAQ

What is the significance of Doug Castor's election as Vice Chair in the National 6G Roadmap Working Group for IDCC?

Doug Castor's election enhances InterDigital's influence in shaping North America's 6G technology priorities, indicating the company's commitment to advanced wireless solutions.

How does InterDigital's involvement in the Next G Alliance impact its business strategy?

As a founding member of the Next G Alliance, InterDigital aligns with industry leaders to ensure its technologies remain at the forefront of wireless advancements.

What are the goals of the National 6G Roadmap Working Group?

The group aims to develop a vision and timeline for 6G technology, identifying key milestones for North America's leadership in wireless innovation.

When was Doug Castor elected as Vice Chair of the National 6G Roadmap Working Group?

Doug Castor was elected on May 13, 2021.

What role does InterDigital play in the 6G technology development?

InterDigital focuses on developing mobile and video technologies critical for future broadband networks and has a strong role in various 6G initiatives.