ITI Welcomes FCC Action to Increase Airwaves for In-Demand WiFi
WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI issued the following reaction to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announcement that it will allocate the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, expanding capacity for applications including WiFi:
“As millions of people around the globe are doing their part to combat coronavirus by staying at home, we’re relying on WiFi connections more than ever,” said ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman. “Today’s announcement from the FCC to allocate the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use is critical for supporting the increasing demand for WiFi and to power telework, remote learning, and the networks used by hospitals, industrial facilities, and governments. Allowing unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band will fuel continued innovation and much needed economic growth, creating opportunity for future applications, products, and services. A mix of licensed and unlicensed spectrum is essential for innovation across the wireless ecosystem and we appreciate theFCC’s focus on making licensed and unlicensed spectrum available for the next generation of networks.”
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