The US budget bill may auction portions of the 6GHz spectrum reserved for unlicensed Wi-Fi, affecting users of Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. This band is essential due to the surge in wireless connectivity demands. The frequencies, opened for unlicensed use in 2020, support many modern devices which can utilize Wi-Fi 6 and 7 technology. Despite the global demand for the 6GHz band for 5G, opinions vary among mobile operators, with AT&T downplaying immediate needs for additional bandwidth.
The 6GHz band, spanning from 5.925 to 7.125 GHz, has been critical for the demand for wireless connectivity due to its use in Wi-Fi 6 and 7 technologies.
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) states that the 6GHz band is necessary for 5G to flourish and meet demand by 2030.
Not all mobile companies agree on the necessity of the 6GHz spectrum. AT&T believes additional bandwidth is beneficial but lacks a current pressing need for it.
Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 have experienced increased demand as more devices, including newer Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones, utilize the 6GHz band.
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