Global Coalition on Telecommunications
| Formation | October 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | International coalition |
| Members | .svg.png){kind=small} United Kingdom United States Japan.svg.png){kind=small} Australia.svg.png){kind=small} Canada Sweden (since 2026) |
The Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT) is an international multilateral partnership established to foster cooperation on the security, resilience, and innovation of telecommunications networks. Originally formed in October 2023 by the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, Australia, and Canada, the coalition serves as a forum for leading nations to align their policies on critical communication infrastructure.[1][2]
History
The coalition was launched following a joint declaration by its five founding members, who identified a need for deeper international coordination in response to the rapid evolution of 5G and future 6G technologies. In March 2026, Sweden formally joined the GCOT during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.[3] And in May 2026, the European Union became its first strategic partner.[4]
The primary mission of the GCOT is to ensure the stability and security of global telecommunications supply chains. Its activities focus on several key pillars, featuring 6G development, security and resilience and information sharing, facilitating the exchange of technical expertise and best practices between member states to promote "vendor diversity" and avoid over-reliance on single suppliers.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "Global Coalition on Telecommunications: joint statement of intent". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- ↑ "Australia, Canada, Japan, UK and US to form the Global Coalition on Telecommunications | Digital Watch Observatory". 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- ↑ Ministry of Finance, Government of Sweden. (2026). "Sweden becomes member of Global Coalition on Telecommunications."
- ↑ "The European Union becomes the Global Coalition on Telecommunications first strategic partner | Shaping Europe's digital future". digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- ↑ Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (2026-03-03). "Canada and global partners advance 6G security and resilience at Mobile World Congress". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2026-05-04.