India Joins 24 Nations in Global 6G Push for Secure Next-Generation Networks
India Steps Up Its Global 6G Ambitions
India has joined 24 like-minded countries in a global effort to promote secure, resilient and interoperable sixth-generation wireless networks.
The country has endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, signalling its intention to play a bigger role in shaping the technology, standards and security framework that will support future 6G networks.
The announcement was made on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, held on September 1–2 under the United States' G20 Presidency.
India Wants to Become a 6G Technology Leader
The initiative focuses on developing next-generation telecommunications around key principles such as security, interoperability, resilience, openness, resource efficiency and innovation.
India's participation will be coordinated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in collaboration with government bodies, industry, academia and other stakeholders.
India has also set an ambitious target of contributing 10% of global 6G standards and patents.
The broader objective is to move beyond being primarily a technology adopter and establish India as a technology developer and standards setter.
What Is the 6G Call to Action?
The participating governments have agreed to follow a phased cooperation plan.
Within One Month
Countries will identify their 6G points of contact, coordinating agencies and relevant industry and academic stakeholders.
Within Three Months
Governments will work with the telecom sector to assess the emerging 6G landscape, identify barriers to leadership and examine the resources required to remain competitive.
Within Six Months
Participants are expected to develop expert-level strategies covering secure, resilient, sustainable and innovative 6G supply chains.
Within 12 Months
The participating countries plan to meet in person in 2027 to review progress, exchange best practices and determine priorities for the following year.
Areas of Global Cooperation
The initiative is expected to encourage cooperation across several important areas of 6G development, including:
- 6G research and development
- Cybersecurity risk assessment
- Telecommunications supply chains
- Global technology standards
- Network security and resilience
- Innovation and competition
These areas could play an important role in determining how countries develop and deploy future wireless networks.
India Already Has a Growing 6G Ecosystem
India's participation builds on several domestic initiatives, including the Bharat 6G Vision, the Bharat 6G Alliance and India's indigenous 4G and 5G technology stack.
The government said engagement through the new international initiative will complement India's existing work in international standardisation and spectrum-related forums.
At the same time, India will continue to maintain its independent positions in those international platforms.
Which Countries Are Part of the Initiative?
Along with India, the participating governments include Canada, Costa Rica, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Norway, Paraguay, South Korea, Romania, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, among others.
The cooperation gives India an opportunity to work with several countries on the future security, standards and supply chains of 6G technology.
What Could 6G Mean for India?
6G is expected to represent the next major evolution in wireless connectivity after 5G. While widespread commercial deployment is still some years away, countries are already working on the technologies and standards that could shape the next generation of mobile networks.
For India, contributing to global standards and patents could strengthen its position in the international telecommunications ecosystem and create opportunities for domestic research, manufacturing and technology development.
The government's 10% global standards and patents target highlights the scale of India's ambition in the 6G race.
Key Takeaways
- India has joined 24 nations in the global 6G initiative.
- The country endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security.
- India aims to contribute 10% of global 6G standards and patents.
- The Department of Telecommunications will coordinate India's participation.
- The initiative focuses on secure, resilient and interoperable networks.
- Cooperation will cover research, cybersecurity, supply chains and standards.
- India will build on the Bharat 6G Vision and Bharat 6G Alliance.
- The participating countries plan to review progress in 2027.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the source material provided. Details about 6G standards, technology development and future deployment timelines may evolve as international discussions and research progress.
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