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6 GHz
May 06, 2026
by Richard Haas

The lower portion of 6 GHz has been allocated for unlicensed use (including Wi-Fi) in many countries, while the upper 6 GHz portion was recently identified for mobile (IMT) use for some regions at the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23). In late 2024, Hong Kong became the first territory to hold… Read more...

6 GHz (2024)
Mar 13, 2024
by Richard Haas

The lower portion of 6 GHz has been allocated for unlicensed use (incl. Wi-Fi) in many countries, while the upper 6 GHz portion was recently identified for mobile (IMT) use for some regions at the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23). Following this identification, we expect more countries to begin allocating and… Read more...

6 GHz (2023)
May 21, 2023
by Richard Haas

While many countries have assigned the lower portion of the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, the past year has seen an increase in support for an IMT identification in the upper portion of the band. Meanwhile, CEPT is studying a compromise solution that would incorporate wifi with mobile use. Read more...

6 GHz (2022)
Jun 29, 2022
by Richard Haas

Many countries and the European Union have decided to make the lower portion of the 6 GHz band available for unlicensed use. Yet the fate of the upper portion of the band remains a point of contention. Read more...

5 GHz (2022)
Jun 29, 2022
by Mirva Villa

5 GHz is a key Wi-Fi band which was extended further at WRC-19. The band has also hosted unlicensed versions of LTE in recent years, and is poised to do the same for 5G NR. Above 5850 MHz the band is generally allocated for Intelligent Transport Services, but there is… Read more...

6 GHz (2021)
Apr 28, 2021
by Toby Youell

Many regulators are making this band available for unlicensed/licence exempt services, but the mobile industry may gain some access to this spectrum too. Read more...

5 GHz (2021)
Apr 16, 2021
by Toby Youell

5 GHz is a key Wi-Fi band which was extended further at WRC-19. The band has also hosted unlicensed versions of LTE in recent years, and is poised to do the same for 5G NR. Above 5850 MHz the band is generally allocated for Intelligent Transport Services, but there is… Read more...

70 GHz (2020)
Jan 16, 2020
by Toby Youell

66 – 71 GHz has been given a 5G identification but the coming years will show whether the main users will be mobile operators or the unlicensed community.  Read more...

5.1 – 5.9 GHz (2020)
Jan 16, 2020
by Toby Youell

5.1 - 5.9 GHz is a key Wi-Fi band which was extended further at WRC-19. The band has also hosted unlicensed versions of LTE in recent years, and is poised to do the same for 5G NR. Above 5850 MHz the band is allocated for Intelligent Transport Services. Read more...