UK regulator, Ofcom, will make the lower 6 GHz band available for Wi-Fi
Austin, Texas – July 24, 2020 – Wi-Fi Alliance® welcomes the decision by UK communications regulator, Ofcom, to allow Wi-Fi® operations in the 5925-6425 MHz (or 6 GHz) band. This decision demonstrates Ofcom’s recognition of the growing reliance on Wi-Fi by consumers and businesses across the UK, and will deliver additional spectrum capacity to address increasing user demand and ignite future innovation. The Wi-Fi industry is ready to take action as a result of this decision, and is eager to deliver the benefits of 6 GHz to users with the rapid introduction of Wi-Fi 6E in the UK.
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