India Joins 26-Nation Coalition for 6G Leadership and Security

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India joined a 26-nation US-led partnership endorsing the ‘Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security’.
The initiative was launched by the US NTIA under the Department of Commerce, with India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) spearheading local implementation.
The partnership outlines a 12-month action plan targeting an intergovernmental review in 2027 to secure telecom supply chains and advance Open RAN architecture.

India has officially endorsed the ‘Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security’, joining a 26-nation coalition led by the United States to shape future telecom infrastructure.

This is a government-to-government policy and security platform created to guide the development, deployment, and governance of secure and open 6G wireless networks.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the US Department of Commerce launched this initiative in July 2026 during its G20 leadership.
In India, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) oversees all national and international efforts connected to this strategic partnership.

The coalition comprises 26 member countries, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, and Australia.

The main objective is establishing democratic oversight over 6G technology, securing telecom supply chains, minimizing cybersecurity threats, and preventing market dominance by authoritarian regimes.

The framework sets up a 12-month action plan with clear goals for mapping research efforts, building resilient supply chains, and holding a joint review meeting in 2027.
Member countries commit to developing 6G networks that are open, secure, energy-efficient, and integrated with artificial intelligence technologies.
Signatories will jointly assess cybersecurity risks in telecom investments, promote Open RAN solutions, and ensure clear visibility into hardware and software components.
The group will align technical proposals in global standards organizations to build strong security requirements directly into fundamental 6G protocols.
The agreement preserves national strategic autonomy by ensuring member states maintain full freedom over their domestic policy choices and spectrum allocation.