InterDigital’s Starsinic Takes Vice Chair Role in Key 3GPP Standards Group
Event summary
- Michael Starsinic, Senior Director at InterDigital’s Wireless Lab, elected Vice Chair of 3GPP SA2 working group on April 14, 2026.
- SA2 defines system architecture for mobile networks, including 5G-Advanced and emerging 6G systems.
- Starsinic has been a regular SA2 delegate for the past decade, contributing to IoT, edge computing, and XR-related standards.
The big picture
This appointment comes as the wireless industry accelerates work on 6G standards, with system architecture decisions becoming increasingly critical. InterDigital’s presence in SA2 leadership positions it to influence foundational design choices that will shape the next generation of mobile networks. The role is particularly strategic given Starsinic’s longstanding contributions to IoT and edge computing standards.
What we're watching
- Standards Influence
- How Starsinic’s leadership will shape 6G architecture debates within SA2, particularly around emerging use cases like XR and haptic communications.
- Consensus Building
- Whether InterDigital can leverage this position to advance its proprietary technologies in future mobile network standards.
- 6G Timeline
- The pace at which SA2 will finalize key architectural specifications for 6G, potentially impacting commercial deployment schedules.
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