We are pleased that the FCC will vote on a TV White Space item during this month’s Open Meeting, an important step towards putting our unused TV airwaves to good use. This forward-leaning technology promises to connect schools, farms, hospitals and homes in unconnected communities nationwide — connections that will literally save lives during this pandemic and beyond. We commend the Commission for its commitment to efficient, smart spectrum policy like this.
Today, the D.C. Circuit Court made the right decision and rejected a request to stay the FCC’s well-vetted 6 GHz order. By opening the 6 GHz band, the FCC advanced innovation, investment, and faster broadband in a time when connectivity has never been more important. It’s a win for Wi-Fi and for consumers everywhere.
Washington, D.C.— The FCC’s bipartisan, unanimous and well-vetted decision to allow unlicensed sharing in the 6 GHz band is on track to revolutionize Wi-Fi and unleash unprecedented innovation in the U.S. And it couldn’t come at a better time as Americans are relying on Wi-Fi more than ever to stay connected, productive and safe. We commend the FCC for thoroughly studying this band and making the sound decision to open essential bandwidth to unleash faster, better devices and services for Americans across the country.
Remember flipping on an analog TV and noticing static in between the television channels? That’s exactly what leading technology and wireless companies are looking to put to use in an effort to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to millions of Americans who currently lack high-speed broadband access.
Read More “TV White Spaces May be Key to Connecting Millions of Americans: Here’s How.”
This Saturday is World Wi-Fi Day — a day in which we recognize the countless benefits and accomplishments of a technology that most of us use every day. This year, World Wi-Fi Day comes as changes from COVID-19 seep across our culture and economy in ways no one could have envisioned just a few months ago. Across the globe, people have been forced to adapt to new ways of doing things — at home, at work and at school. One thing that makes this possible is fast and available Wi-Fi.
Read More “World Wi-Fi Day 2020: During an Uncertain Time, Wi-Fi is Keeping the World Connected “
WifiForward commends the FCC for its unanimous vote to open the 6 GHz band to unlicensed services that will empower Wi-Fi and benefit consumers. Wi-Fi connectivity is absolutely essential to each of us, and the FCC’s bipartisan leadership today will make it easier for people to stay productive and informed in communities of all sizes across the country. Opening the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use will strengthen our Wi-Fi networks, make connections faster, supercharge future innovation and create significant economic value for our country. We thank the Chairman and his fellow commissioners for taking this important, trailblazing action.
Two pending Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Wi-Fi proposals would add at least $183.44 billion to the U.S. economy over the next 5 years. This is the finding of a new study by Dr. Raul Katz, a leading scholar of economics and telecommunications policy, on the FCC’s proposals to open the 5.9 GHz band and 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi.
In the midst of this national emergency, millions of Americans are relying on high-speed internet to remain connected while staying home. And because most devices are wireless, fast and reliable Wi-Fi is more important than ever.
Read More “Fast & Reliable Wi-Fi for America through Unlicensed 6 GHz Spectrum Sharing”
Wi-Fi is working hard in our communities to keep us healthy connected, learning and working in this uncertain time. We’re tracking stories and use cases so others can learn from the ideas and to share some good news. Please explore below and check back regularly for updates:
We applaud Chairman Pai for a game-changing plan to unleash much-needed unlicensed spectrum that will support generational innovation while protecting existing users of the spectrum. From multi-gigabit Wi-Fi capabilities on our home networks to low-cost telemedicine and remote patient monitoring, from VR-based training for mining and other dangerous jobs to remote surgery, this spectrum supports the future of Wi-Fi and other innovations we cannot yet comprehend. WifiForward members have witnessed unprecedented growth in Wi-Fi usage over the last month; never has the need been more evident or pressing. We look forward to continuing to work with Chairman Pai and his colleagues on this issue and thank him for his unwavering leadership to address the unlicensed spectrum crunch and allow a diverse technological ecosystem to continue to flourish.