Mission 6G 28
American leadership in next generation 6G wireless technology is critical because the nation that sets the standards and controls the underlying infrastructure ultimately determines the security, openness, and competitiveness of the global communications marketplace. The Trump Administration is committed to ensuring that our 6G future is developed and led by America and driven by our values. This is critical to securing our economic prosperity, strengthening our national security, and preserving our freedom and way of life.
In 2028, the United States will host the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, one of the most prominent international sports events of our time. The Olympics will also offer an unprecedented opportunity to showcase America’s world-leading innovation, creativity, and technological prowess. To capture this moment, NTIA launched Mission 6G 28, a project to demonstrate the groundbreaking potential of early 6G technologies.
Mission 6G 28 is an industry-led initiative: industry stakeholders will plan, fund, and show the proposed 6G demos at the Summer Olympics. NTIA will serve as a convener by connecting stakeholders, working to reduce regulatory barriers and facilitate spectrum availability, promoting the critical work of Mission 6G 28 stakeholders, and providing technical support, to ensure the success of this exciting endeavor.
Phase II
During Phase I, NTIA received 28 signed letters of intent (LOIs) from entities interested in supporting Mission 6G 28. As we enter the next phase of the initiative, NTIA will be moving forward with respondents that meet updated criteria.
NTIA is asking LOI signatories who wish to be considered for this next phase to submit updated demo plans to [email protected]. NTIA will be extending the demo plan submission deadline as we work to identify an off-premise, neutral venue to host multiple 6G demos. Once we have confirmed sufficient details regarding venue location and costs, we will communicate a new submission deadline to all LOI signatories wishing to participate in Phase II.
NTIA will consider the following information when evaluating which demonstrations to support going forward:
NTIA prefers demos with 6G use cases that, once commercially deployed, will use the mid-bands being studied under the President’s Memorandum “Winning the 6G Race” and the Working Families Tax Act (2.7 GHz, Upper C-Band, 4 GHz, and 7 GHz). NTIA encourages Phase II respondents to explore these targeted 6G spectrum bands and will work with Mission 6G 28 selected participants, in cooperation with the FCC, on their temporary assignment for demonstrations.
NTIA prefers to have as many demonstrations as possible in a single demonstration space in LA. Given that preference, Phase II respondents should plan to limit wireless demonstrations to very low power and/or rely on wired RF for the actual demonstration in the common space. NTIA will be prepared next year to coordinate with Mission 6G 28 selected participants that have filed for an experimental Special Temporary Authority (STA) with the FCC for the targeted 6G spectrum bands. NTIA is preparing a “spectrum frequency pre-coordination worksheet” that will be provided to Mission 6G 28 selected participants for their completion in the first half of 2027. NTIA is coordinating closely with the FCC, including for determining spectrum availability in the targeted mid-bands at the actual demonstration venue(s).
NTIA is working to identify a single, off-Olympics premises, company-neutral venue (i.e., the 6G Village) where multiple Mission 6G 28 participants may showcase 6G demos through a cost-sharing memorandum of understanding. A critical aspect of the responses will be a commitment to share total costs for the venue, divisible by the number of demonstrations selected. An estimated total cost will be provided to letter of intent (LOI) signatories for consideration, to guide their decision on whether they can commit to cost-sharing. NTIA acknowledges that the exact per-demonstration cost will not be known by the Phase II response deadline, since the number of final selectees will not be known until this fall. Entities that are participating in multiple demonstrations will have to work with the demonstration’s lead respondent on an equitable division of cost-share.
Updated plans contemplating other venues will be considered, but NTIA will work to minimize the overall number of venues in order to focus limited NTIA resources, streamline logistics for visiting officials and spectators, and advance a focused, compelling Mission 6G 28 story. Individual company logos or other marketing are welcome in their particular demo space within the 6G Village.
NTIA will determine the parties that will move forward as part of the Memorandum of Understanding governing access to the 6G Village, which we anticipate will be open to the public for 10 hours a day over the course of three days during the middle weekend of the Olympics.
To improve the impact of selected 6G demos, NTIA will prioritize participants that plan to partner with other respondents to advance their proposed demonstration.
As described in NTIA’s original LOI guidance, NTIA is interested in advancing early, pre-standard 6G demonstrations that: (1) demonstrate the value of 6G; (2) demonstrate an innovative use case; (3) utilize or anticipate relevant 6G standards; (4) advance secure, trusted, and open infrastructure; and (5) could lead to exportable AI technology. NTIA is keenly interested in advancing 6G demos tied to clear market opportunities that set the groundwork for additional 6G innovation beyond the Games.
NTIA acknowledges that in mid-2026, the use cases for 6G are still being developed. The primary goal of the Phase II response deadline is to determine which respondents are prepared to commit to cost-sharing for a neutral demonstration space. A secondary goal of the Phase II response deadline is to ensure a diverse array of use cases thematically linked to the Olympics (e.g. relating to athletic competition, attendees’ public safety, smart city apps/navigation within LA, fan experiences, etc.). Respondents may propose multiple use cases. In such an event, NTIA may make suggestions to certain selected respondents to avoid duplication and instead focus on other use cases they have proposed. NTIA anticipates this process to be iterative and will establish a deadline next year for final demo plans, as 6G standards and deployment plans further develop
With these factors in mind, NTIA will review updated demo plans, and the Assistant Secretary will make final determinations as to which demo plans NTIA will support going forward. NTIA retains discretion to support demonstrations based on factors not contemplated above.
NTIA may follow up with interested parties to ask questions or request additional information after demo plans are received. Any entity who fails to submit an updated demo may not be considered for the next phase of this initiative. Interested parties who do not move forward to Phase II of Mission 6G 28 are not restricted from planning and carrying out demos in LA without NTIA support.
If you are an LOI signatory interested in submitting an updated demo plan and you have questions about this next phase of Mission 6G 28, please reach out to us at [email protected].