WASHINGTON, July 30, 2026 – The Trump administration is hoping that early planning work with two dozen allied nations will curb Chinese influence over next-generation telecom networks. It’s expected to enable more seamless interoperability with satellite networks and have built-in machine learning capabilities, among other things. Representatives from government and industry emphasized a desire to make 6G networks secure, both from cyber attacks and in terms of a supply chain that included trusted companies. It would also likely be a detriment to Chinese firms and their all-in-one gear, he said. That would be followed by more meetings within six months and then in 2027 to set new goals for furthering allied control of 6G standards.