WifiForward Statement in Response to FCC’s Successful Tests of Wi-Fi in the 5.9 GHz Band

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Communications Commission released the results of 5.9 GHz Phase I testing data. WifiForward released the following statement in response:

“The results of these tests prove that Wi-Fi can successfully operate in the 5.9 GHz band without causing harmful interference. But the facts on the ground have changed and further testing of co-channel operation with DSRC is no longer relevant. So while some parties will seek years of additional testing to try to stall FCC action, it is now time for the FCC to issue a new further notice that brings Americans Gigabit broadband and asks whether it should continue to support the failed DSRC experiment.”