• January 8, 2026

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President Donald Trump has recently signed a Presidential Memorandum that tasks federal agencies to clear the 7.125-7.4 GHz band of spectrum, so it can be cleared for commercial 6G use. The Memorandum aims to ensure U.S. leadership in the global race for 6G, which is expected to serve a pivotal role in artificial intelligence, robotics, and other advanced technologies over the next decade.

Federal incumbents have 12 months to submit relocation plans that protect national security missions while freeing this prime spectrum for American industry. The Memorandum directs immediate study of two other critical spectrum bands—2.69-2.9 GHz and 4.4-4.94 GHz—as part of an effort to free up even more spectrum for full-power commercial 6G use.

The Memorandum also directs the Secretary of State and other members of the Administration to advance American leadership in 6G through diplomatic engagements. The White House said the Memorandum ensures that American companies and firms from allied nations have access to the bands they need for 6G network development.

“WIA commends President Trump for this leadership in directing executive actions to win the 6G race,” said Patrick Halley, WIA President and CEO. “This announcement includes 275 MHz of spectrum earmarked for future commercial use, a vital first step that will drive innovation and economic growth. We also welcome the decision to launch studies of two additional critical bands: 2.7 GHz and 4 GHz. These executive actions combine scale with speed to help deliver large, contiguous blocks of mid-band spectrum to form the backbone of America’s next-generation wireless fabric.”

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Sources:

whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-takes-action-to-win-the-6g-race/

wia.org/wia-statement-on-presidential-memorandum-on-winning-the-6g-race/