Austin, TX, and Washington, D.C. – February 13, 2025 – Wi-Fi Alliance® welcomes and strongly supports UK Ofcom’s newly released consultation on expanding access to the 6 GHz band for commercial mobile, and Wi-Fi® services. This proposal represents a significant step forward in ensuring the UK remains at the forefront of wireless innovation and connectivity.
By considering an expansion of Wi-Fi access in the upper 6 GHz band, Ofcom acknowledges the critical role that Wi-Fi plays in delivering high-performance, next-generation connectivity for consumers, businesses, and industries across the UK. The 6 GHz band is essential for enabling cutting-edge applications – even in high-density enterprise environments – such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), immersive reality, telemedicine, and smart manufacturing.
“Wi-Fi Alliance commends Ofcom’s leadership in recognizing the immense benefits of 6 GHz Wi-Fi,” said Alex Roytblat, Vice President of Worldwide Regulatory Affairs at Wi-Fi Alliance. “This proposal underscores the UK’s commitment to fostering digital innovation and ensuring that Wi-Fi remains a cornerstone of connectivity, supporting economic growth and technological advancement.”
Expanding Wi-Fi access in the 6 GHz band will enable delivery of high-performance, low latency, reliable Wi-Fi connectivity to help alleviate congestion and enhance broadband performance. The expansion will also ensure that UK consumers and enterprises can fully leverage the latest Wi-Fi technologies, including Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7.
Wi-Fi Alliance looks forward to engaging with Ofcom throughout the consultation process and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that the UK’s spectrum policy supports an open, competitive, and innovation-driven wireless ecosystem.
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