USTDA Workshop Boosts US – India 5G Collaboration

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) hosted a workshop focused on the US – India 5G and Next Generation Networks, bringing together influential figures from both governments and the private sector on Tuesday. With over 150 senior Indian and US participants, including US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti and Department of Telecommunications Secretary K Rajaraman, the event aimed to facilitate information exchange and highlight potential avenues for technical and commercial cooperation between the two countries in the telecom sector.

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Fostering Collaboration and Cooperation

Ambassador Eric Garcetti emphasized the importance of aligning shared values to make informed decisions and foster trust between the two nations.

Eric Garcetti said, “5G is an important part of the United States’ and India’s shared efforts to build a resilient economy for now and for the future. To foster an open, accessible, and secure technology ecosystem, we must ensure that our shared values fuel our shared decisions. Events like today’s workshop allow us to build mutual trust and confidence, allowing us to turn ideas into action.”

India’s Growing Telecom Sector and Infrastructure Needs

According to the statement, India’s telecommunication sector is the second-largest globally, with 1.2 billion subscribers. As the 5G sector continues to experience rapid growth in India, there is a pressing need for robust infrastructure development.