Here’s something we can all celebrate this week – Washington policymakers are taking the first step to increase Wi-Fi’s capacity as we move toward a hyper-connected era. Today, Wi-Fi represents nearly $2 trillion in global economic value and will continue growing as it enables 5G, IoT, and AI-powered services. Recognizing Wi-Fi’s critical importance, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote to examine whether technologies such as Wi-Fi can expand into a significant new spectrum band known as “6 Gigahertz” (6 GHz).
