India has joined a US-led initiative of 26 governments working to shape secure, resilient and interoperable next-generation 6G telecommunications networks.
India has joined the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, a US-led international initiative intended to influence how next-generation telecommunications networks are designed, secured and connected globally.
India’s participation brings the group to 26 governments, including the United States and 24 other partner countries. The initiative was launched by the US Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration on July 27, 2026.
Participating governments have agreed to strengthen cooperation on 6G technology over the next 12 months and beyond. The framework focuses on network security, interoperability, resilience, competitiveness and the responsible use of trusted artificial intelligence in future telecommunications infrastructure.
The initiative does not involve immediately constructing a shared 6G network. Instead, it provides a platform for countries to coordinate policies, research priorities, technical standards and supply-chain security before the technology reaches widespread commercial deployment.
India’s entry was announced after Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial in North Carolina. Their discussions focused on the future of 6G and opportunities for international collaboration.
The development complements the Bharat 6G Mission, through which India aims to become a major centre for 6G research, intellectual property, manufacturing and affordable telecom solutions by 2030.
The Bharat 6G Alliance is coordinating work among government agencies, academic institutions, telecom operators, technology companies and research organisations. Indian authorities say the country’s expanding 5G and 6G innovation ecosystem has produced more than 7,700 related patent filings.
By joining the international initiative at an early stage, India will have an opportunity to contribute to global standards and promote technologies suited to its priorities, including affordable rural connectivity, trusted equipment, indigenous innovation and secure digital infrastructure.
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