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Austin, Texas and Washington, D.C. – December 12, 2019 – Today, the Federal Communications Commission took an important step towards addressing the growing need for unlicensed spectrum for Wi-Fi® use. Wi-Fi Alliance® thanks the Commission for its proposal to repurpose the lower 45 megahertz of the 5.9 GHz band to help support high-throughput broadband applications such as Wi-Fi.
Austin, TX and Washington, D.C. – July 24, 2019 – Wi-Fi Alliance® welcomes reintroduction of the AIRWAVES Act under the leadership of Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH). This Act recognizes that additional unlicensed spectrum access is urgently needed to meet ever increasing demands for Wi-Fi® connectivity and to support technological innovation, such as Wi-Fi 6.
New video showcases Wi-Fi’s global impact through eyes of technology and government visionaries
Austin, TX and Washington D.C. – April 12, 2019 – Wi-Fi Alliance® applauds Federal Communications Commission (FCC) efforts to expand 5G services through establishment of the Rural Opportunity Fund. Wi-Fi® is essential to extending carrier 5G networks' coverage and enabling ubiquitous broadband and low-latency connections. This will aid in delivering much needed broadband connectivity to rural areas, powering e-commerce, smart farming, hospitals, education institutions, and even emergency communications.
Wi-Fi Alliance® celebrates 20-year milestone, industry momentum continues
Austin, TX and Washington D.C. – January 3, 2019 – Wi-Fi Alliance® congratulates the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr on reconfirmation by the Senate. Commissioner Carr’s experience in technology, communications law, and policy has proven to be a great asset to the FCC and its constituents. We look forward to working with Commissioner Carr on achieving the Wi-Fi Alliance mission of connecting everyone and everything, everywhere with Wi-Fi®.
Austin, TX and Washington D.C. – January 3, 2019 – Wi-Fi Alliance® congratulates Geoffrey Starks on his confirmation by the Senate as commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). We recognize Commissioner Starks’ enduring commitment to the public service and expertise in communications policy and look forward to working with him on achieving the Wi-Fi Alliance mission of connecting everyone and everything, everywhere with Wi-Fi®.
On 23 October, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band proposal
New study projects increasing Wi-Fi economic contribution in next five years
Austin, TX and Washington, D.C. – October 4, 2018 – Wi-Fi Alliance® applauds Representatives Bob Latta (R-OH) and Jerry McNerney (D-CA) on the creation of a Congressional Wi-Fi Caucus dedicated to addressing important issues shaping the future of Wi-Fi®.
