# US-India digital and telecommunications cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-india-digital-and-telecommunications-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-09-10T14:09:14.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The United States and India have expanded their technological and strategic cooperation through new initiatives focused on digital infrastructure and telecommunications.

On September 8, 2026, India joined a US-led global alliance of 24 nations to guide the development and deployment of 6G networks. This agreement, finalized during the G20 Innovation Ministerial, aims to ensure next-generation networks reflect “shared security interests” and drive innovation.

Following this, on September 10, 2026, the two nations announced a partnership under the US-India TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilising Strategic Technologies) Initiative. This collaboration focuses on securing undersea cable networks, which facilitate nearly all international data traffic. The partnership seeks to leverage India’s geography to establish the country as a global digital hub while addressing the vulnerabilities of subsea communication infrastructure.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: US and India partner to secure undersea cable networks

The US and India are partnering to secure undersea cable networks, aiming to bolster digital resilience and establish India as a global subsea communication hub.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-and-india-partner-to-secure-undersea-cable-networks

### 2026-09-08: India joins US-led global 6G telecommunications alliance

India has joined a US-led global alliance of 25 nations to develop and deploy 6G telecommunications networks, focusing on shared security, innovation, and competitiveness.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-joins-us-led-global-6g-telecommunications-alliance

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