How many countries, including the USA, are part of the Global 6G Initiative?

India joined the Global 6G Initiative—comprising 25 countries, including the USA—on September 7, 2026. The initiative aims to foster collaboration in the development of secure, competitive, and innovation-driven 6G networks. 6G is expected to provide enhanced connectivity for AI, IoT, and smart systems through faster data transfer and lower latency; for India, it is significant in terms of setting technical standards, cybersecurity, and achieving self-reliance.