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Trump Unveils $12.5 Billion Plan for 6G Leadership

1/23/2026

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In December 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum to position the United States as a leader in the global sixth-generation (6G) wireless race.
The memorandum calls for modernizing critical infrastructure, including the aging air traffic control system that experiences up to 1,000 disruptions weekly.
Congress allocated $12.5 billion for initial upgrades.
One-third of legacy wiring has been replaced.
An additional $19 billion is needed for full modernization.

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Story summary

In December 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum to position the United States as a leader in the global sixth-generation (6G) wireless race.
The memorandum calls for modernizing critical infrastructure, including the aging air traffic control system that experiences up to 1,000 disruptions weekly.
Congress allocated $12.5 billion for initial upgrades.
One-third of legacy wiring has been replaced.
An additional $19 billion is needed for full modernization.