NTIA’s Arielle Roth Urges Early Push for U.S. Leadership in 6G
Roth said spectrum policy, international cooperation, and AI-driven networks will shape next-generation connectivity.
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2026 – NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth said the United States must begin preparing now for the development of sixth-generation wireless networks, arguing that technological leadership will be critical to national security and economic competitiveness.
Speaking at a Politico Live event Wednesday, Roth said it is not too early to begin planning for 6G, describing next-generation wireless technology as strategically important to the United States.
“Technological superiority and national security are really two sides of the same coin,” Roth said.
