6 GHz

The US is preparing another multibillion-dollar 5G spectrum windfall, pairing a 2027 upper C-band auction with a 2028 2.7 GHz sale, while the FCC also rebuilds satellite licensing for the …

The 6 GHz spectrum sharing proposal outlines a Wi-Fi-first, mobile-later approach In sum – what to know: Wi-Fi first, mobile later – The split-priority approach gives Wi-Fi early and broader …

The FCC will vote to create a new category of ‘geofenced variable power’ (GVP) devices that can use the 6 GHz band under specific rules; the idea is to enable outdoor …

6 GHz spectrum is a key enabler for Wi-Fi 8, delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and greater capacity for dense networks and AI-driven applications. This RCR Wireless News’ report examines global 6 …

Global 6 GHz harmonization will be a key determinant of Wi-Fi 8’s performance, adoption curve, and competitiveness The 6 GHz band (5925–7125 MHz) has become the defining spectrum layer for …

6 GHz spectrum is a key enabler for Wi-Fi 8, delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and greater capacity for dense networks and AI-driven applications. This RCR Wireless News’ webinar on December 9th …

At SCTE’s recent TechExpo25 in Washington, D.C., a senior White House official reminded attendees that the Trump Administration’s 2020 decision to open the full 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi should …

With an attach rate of all connected devices, Wi-Fi will remain the workhorse for indoor connectivity All indicators suggest the future of U.S. economic growth will be grounded in fundamental …

Despite new spectrum policy for cellular, Wi-Fi’s 6 GHz band is thriving, future-proof and central to the next wave of connectivity A proven success story for Wi-Fi In 2020, the …

6 GHZ spectrum is critical to achieving the EU’s 2030 Digital Decade goals and narrowing the digital divide The European Commission is grappling with competing pressures from both the Wi‑Fi …

April 2025 marks the 5-year anniversary of the FCC’s release of the 6 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed use. It is already widely used by Wi-Fi and other technologies in …

Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI …

IDC predicts that 807.5 million 6 GHz Wi-Fi devices will ship in 2024, up 66% in 2023 In April 2020, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially opened up the 6 …

The initiative will involve reallocating airwaves in 10 spectrum bands India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to refarm over 1,100 megahertz of spectrum currently allocated to various ministries to …

Operators in Indian are asking the government to assign the 6 GHz band (6,425-7,125 MHz) for IMT or commercial mobile services in the domestic market The Indian government needs to …

NTT Docomo noted that the new offering will be initially available in certain areas of the Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures Japanese operator NTT Docomo announced plans to commercially deploy New …

Last year, the GSMA said that India should identify and support 6 GHz spectrum for the expansion of 5G services across the country The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) …

Nokia stated that most operators will need to increase their TDD mid-band spectrum holdings in the second half of the decade given the rate at which data traffic is increasing …

This trial is part of Vodafone Qatar’s phase two trial on 5G-Advanced technologies Arab telco Vodafone Qatar said it has successfully verified 6 GHz spectrum using 128 T/R massive MIMO, …

The GSMA also reiterated that the upper 6 GHz band must be part of the spectrum roadmap in India The widespread availability of spectrum for 5G services could contribute nearly …

Last year, Ofcom said it had consulted on an approach that would allow both Wi-Fi and mobile services to share spectrum in the upper 6 GHz band U.K. telecom regulator …

TRAI recently released a consultation paper on the possibility of spectrum auctions in the 37-3 7.5 GHz, 37.5-40 GHz and 42.5-43.5 GHz bands The decision by the Telecom Regulatory Authority …

COAI represents incumbent operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Indian operators need spectrum in the 6 GHz band to effectively expand 5G networks in the country, according to …

ACMA said that the draft spectrum outlook also looks at potential future use of the upper 6 GHz frequency band The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) unveiled its draft …