# Senators Urge 6G Security Coordination

U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego and Jim Banks urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to appoint a U.S. delegation lead for the October 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) and coordinate with allies on 6G and satellite-system security. The request could shape future telecommunications standards and security priorities, but it does not announce a solicitation, contract, funding, or new contractor requirement.

- Telecom and network-equipment suppliers can assess how potential 6G and satellite-security priorities may affect standards engagement, equipment security, and interoperability planning.
- Huawei and ZTE are cited in the security context, while AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are identified as U.S. providers that chose not to use Chinese-made network equipment; these references do not indicate a new procurement action.
- Contractors should distinguish this policy signal from a binding requirement or funding opportunity; the stated action is a request for U.S. representation and allied coordination ahead of WRC-27.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of State (State Department)
- U.S. Congress (Congress)
- United Nations (UN)

### Vendors
- Huawei (Network equipment manufacturer cited in the security context)
- ZTE (Network equipment manufacturer cited in the security context)
- AT&T (Telecommunications provider cited as not using Chinese-made network equipment)
- T-Mobile (Telecommunications provider cited as not using Chinese-made network equipment)
- Verizon (Telecommunications provider cited as not using Chinese-made network equipment)

### Sources
- [Gallego, Banks Urge Trump Administration to Shore Up 6G Security](https://www.gallego.senate.gov/news/press-releases/gallego-banks-urge-trump-administration-to-shore-up-6g-security/) - Gallego Senate