Winning the 6G Race

Key Points

• President Trump issued a memo to help the United States lead the world in 6G technology. This next generation of wireless internet is expected to be much faster and more secure than 5G, supporting new tools like advanced artificial intelligence, robotics, and medical implants.
• The Commerce Department will start moving current government and military users off specific radio frequencies. This space will be opened up for private companies to use for 6G, as long as the move does not hurt national security or the operations of the electric grid.
• The government will also study additional frequency bands to see if they can be shared with commercial companies. Officials have 12 months to report back on the costs and timing for moving existing systems to new locations to make room for 6G.
• The State Department is directed to work with other countries to make sure American 6G standards are used worldwide. This diplomatic effort aims to build a global coalition of partners to ensure the technology works the same way across borders and supports American interests.