Celebrating 5 Years of 6GHz WiFi - Leading to Record Speeds with WiFI 7

NETGEAR Business and the Wi-Fi Alliance® celebrate the fifth anniversary of the FCC's landmark decision to open the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use. This decision, made in April 2020, has significantly boosted innovation and connectivity through Wi-Fi®, generating billions in economic value and establishing the U.S. as a leader in spectrum policy.

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5-Years of 6Ghz WiFi
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5-Years of 6Ghz WiFi

The 6 GHz band has facilitated next-generation WiFi, including the global rollout of first WiFi 6E and later WiFi 7, by reducing network congestion and enhancing high-performance connectivity. Since the ruling, billions of 6 GHz WiFi devices have been adopted globally, highlighting the benefits of progressive spectrum policy.

“The FCC’s decision to open the full 6 GHz band was crucial for Wi-Fi connectivity and digital transformation worldwide,” said Kevin Robinson, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance. “Five years later, this leadership still shapes global spectrum policy, empowering consumers and enterprises with Wi-Fi innovation.”

Advancing WiFi Technology & Policy

NETGEAR and the Wi-Fi Alliance are proud of their respective roles in advancing 6 GHz WiFi and supporting policymakers and industry innovators. Both remain committed to further progress in spectrum policy and global connectivity.