FCC Increases 5GHz Spectrum for Wi-Fi, Other Unlicensed Uses

  • Full Title:
    FCC Increases Availability of Spectrum for High-Speed, High-Capacity Wi-Fi and Other Unlicensed Uses in the 5 GHz Band
  • Document Type:
    News Release
  • Bureau(s):
    Engineering & Technology
  • Description
    The FCC provided for accelerated growth and expansion of new Wi-Fi technology that can offer faster speeds of one gigabit per second or more, increase overall capacity, and reduce congestion at Wi-Fi hot spots

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  • Contact:
    Mark Settle at (202) 418-2470, email: Mark.Settle@fcc.gov or Aole Wilkins at (202) 418-2406, email: Aole.Wilkins@fcc.gov
  • Media Contact:
    Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2124, email: Bruce.Romano@fcc.gov
  • Tags:
    Equipment Authorization
    Spectrum