The United States needs to lead in 6G, the next generation of wireless technology that will evolve how we connect to and use networks, by closing the coverage and capacity gaps in today’s 5G networks. Just as 5G enabled today’s smartphones and mobile networks, 6G will power the technologies expected to define the coming decades, including artificial intelligence systems, advanced manufacturing, robotics, driverless vehicles, and next-generation national defense systems.

The Trump administration has recognized the importance of American leadership in 6G development and directed federal agencies to make more spectrum, the invisible airwaves that wireless networks require to function, available for commercial use. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act specifically identifies the 2.7 GHz spectrum band as a priority for reallocation, as it is one of the strongest candidates to support 6G. Moving quickly to make this spectrum available for commercial use is critical if the United States stands a shot at winning the 6G race and securing nationwide connectivity. The importance of 6G cannot be understated. When we designed 5G, we did not realize how quickly people would adopt AI into their daily lives, and AI is already causing our 5G networks to exceed their designed capacity.