Topic

6 GHz

Wi-Fi

The US Is Betting Its Best Wireless Spectrum on Wi-Fi, Not 5G

On January 29, the FCC opened the 6 GHz band to a powerful new class of Wi-Fi devices — deepening a uniquely American bet that the prime mid-band spectrum carriers pay tens of billions to license should instead stay free for anyone to use.

July 6, 2026· 6 min read

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