April 23, 2020
// News

A Win for Wi-Fi, the FCC Votes to Expand Wi-Fi Into the 6GHz Band

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided to release a new swath of wireless airwaves – known as the 6 GHz frequency band – to ensure our connections are resilient into the future. Opening the 6 GHz band will unleash unparalleled innovation and will also help to bring multi-gigabit connectivity and continued expansion of broadband performance for Americans in communities of all sizes.

Read our blog to see CableLabs’ important role in the FCC’s decision.

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