HW081: What to Do About the 6GHz Upper Band Split
The upper 6 gigahertz band is being divided differently across regions, with the US allowing full Wi-Fi access, while the EU reserves most for mobile services, and the UK tests a split approach.
MAIN POINTS
- The US provides full Wi-Fi access to the entire 1200 megahertz of the upper 6 GHz band.
- The EU reserves a significant portion of the upper band for mobile services.
- The UK is experimenting with a split approach for the upper 6 GHz band.
- Regional regulatory decisions are causing fragmentation of the 6 GHz band.
TAKEAWAYS
- Different regional policies are leading to varied access to the 6 GHz band.
- The US approach maximizes Wi-Fi access across the entire band.
- The EU prioritizes mobile services over Wi-Fi in the upper band.
- The UK's testing phase may influence future regulatory decisions on band usage.