Trump Orders Federal Spectrum Shift to Secure US Lead in Global 6G Race

Analysts say early control over spectrum could determine which countries shape the future digital economy and security environment.
Trump Orders Federal Spectrum Shift to Secure US Lead in Global 6G Race
President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Room of the White House on Dec. 17, 2025. Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum ordering federal agencies to begin relocating government systems from key wireless frequencies, a move the White House said is aimed at securing U.S. leadership in the global race to develop next-generation 6G networks.

The memorandum—titled Winning the 6G Race—casts sixth-generation wireless technology as critical to U.S. economic competitiveness and foreign policy, with applications expected to power advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced sensing, and implantable technologies, while strengthening national security and public safety.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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