NTIA Launches Global 6G Leadership Initiative
The agency plans to strengthen 6G cooperation and resilience by partnering with 20 international governments
The agency plans to strengthen 6G cooperation and resilience by partnering with 20 international governments
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 – The U.S. is seeking international cooperation to secure 6G network dominance.
On July 27, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration is launching a “Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security,” an international initiative that brings together trusted governments that advance a roadmap to secure leadership in global communications.
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