European Regulatory Debate Over 6 GHz Spectrum Allocation Between Cellular and Wi-Fi Networks
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Summary
The article discusses a regulatory conflict in Europe over allocation of the 6 GHz wireless spectrum band. Two opposing groups are vying for access: cellular network operators who want licensed spectrum for 5G/6G networks, and Wi-Fi proponents who want unlicensed access for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 technologies. The Wi-Fi Alliance and Dynamic Spectrum Alliance have expressed concerns that EU decisions may exclude Wi-Fi from the upper 6 GHz band (6425-7125 MHz), potentially limiting future Wi-Fi capabilities. The debate centers on whether the spectrum should be shared between licensed cellular and unlicensed Wi-Fi uses.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledA row is brewing in Europe over the 6 GHz part of the wireless spectrum, between those who believe it should be licensed for use by cellular networks and others that want it reserved for Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi Alliance and the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) have published open letters addressed to 'EU digital ministers,' expressing concerns that the upper 6 GHz band (6425 to 7125 MHz) may be rendered off-limits to Wi-Fi networks in European Union countries.
At the heart of the problem is that newer Wi-Fi standards such as Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 are capable of using frequencies in the entire 6 GHz band.
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