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Darren Allan

Ofcom promises 'faster Wi-Fi and better mobile performance' in the UK thanks to pioneering 6GHz plan that uses 'air traffic control' wizardry for Wi-Fi and 6G

Wi-Fi symbols over modern houses in a leafy neighborhood.
  • Ofcom is now implementing its proposal to use more 6GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi and mobile broadband
  • The upper band of 6GHz will be used for better performance in both cases, though it'll be Wi-Fi only to start with
  • 6G mobile will be part of the recipe in the 2030s, and both Wi-Fi and 6G will be able to share the same frequency band thanks to Automated Frequency Coordination tech, which is likened to air traffic control

Ofcom is aiming to boost Wi-Fi speeds in the UK, and eventually mobile data too, by opening more of the 6GHz spectrum to facilitate this improved connectivity.

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