News: 6G-IA requests that the Digital Connectivity and Telecommunications sector is recognised as a strategic priority in FP10.
Letter from the 6G-IA to the key European policymakers about prioritising Digital Connectivity and Telecommunications in FP10.
In January 2026, the 6G IA has sent a letter to urge the key European policymakers to recognise the digital connectivity and telecommunications sector as a strategic priority under the next MFF (Multiannual Financial Framework).
It presents the 6G-IA vision as detailed proposals for the digital connectivity and smart service provision, via three main pillars and cross-sector synergies, that should be supported in FP10.
A copy of the letter is available here: Download Letter
About the 6G IA
The 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) is the voice of European Industry and Research for next generation networks and services.
Its primary objective is to contribute to Europe’s leadership on 5G, 5G evolution and SNS/6G research.
The 6G-IA represents the private side in the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and the European Commission represents the public side.
The 6G-IA brings together a global industry community of telecoms & digital actors, such as operators, manufacturers, research institutes, universities, verticals, SMEs and ICT associations.
The 6G-IA carries out a wide range of activities in strategic areas including positioning of EU digital technologies priorities, standardization, frequency spectrum, R&D projects, technology skills, collaboration with key vertical industry sectors, notably for the development of trials, and international cooperation.
