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Austin, TX and Washington, D.C. – June 17, 2025 – Wi-Fi Alliance® extends its sincere congratulations to Olivia Trusty on her confirmation by the United States Senate to serve as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

“Olivia Trusty brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the communications landscape to the FCC at a pivotal time,” said Kevin Robinson, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance. “We are confident that her leadership will help advance innovative, spectrum-forward policies that enable technologies like Wi-Fi® to continue delivering essential connectivity for consumers, businesses, and communities across the United States.”

Wi-Fi Alliance looks forward to working with Commissioner Trusty and the full Commission to ensure the continued success of the unlicensed ecosystem. Together, we can empower digital inclusion, drive U.S. technology leadership, and unlock new opportunities for connectivity and innovation.

 

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Wi-Fi Alliance® is the worldwide network of companies that brings you Wi-Fi®. Members of our collaboration forum come together from across the Wi-Fi ecosystem with the shared vision to connect everyone and everything, everywhere, while providing the best possible user experience. Since 2000, Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 80,000 Wi-Fi certifications. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ seal of approval designates products with proven interoperability, backward compatibility, and the highest industry-standard security protections in place. Today, Wi-Fi carries more than half of the Internet’s traffic in an ever-expanding variety of applications. Wi-Fi Alliance continues to drive the adoption and evolution of Wi-Fi, which billions of people rely on every day.

Dear Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, Chairman Guthrie, and Ranking Member Pallone:

On behalf of the diverse ecosystem of American technology companies and associations that rely on Wi-Fi connectivity, we write to update the committees on the United States’ successful use of the 6 GHz band since it was designated for unlicensed use under the first Trump Administration. American companies are leading Wi-Fi development and helping to ensure United States’ leadership in international competitiveness, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth. The 6 GHz band constitutes the foundation for Wi-Fi’s continued development and growth, because the band’s characteristics are perfectly suited to indoor networking that is the hallmark of Wi-Fi, while being flexible enough to support targeted outdoor uses. In locations ranging from small businesses and homes to stadiums, hospitals, schools, wearables, and advanced manufacturing, Wi-Fi is the workhorse of the internet.

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Wi-Fi Alliance commends Chairman Brett Guthrie and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for introducing the budget reconciliation text. This legislative initiative represents a positive step toward strengthening the United States’ communications infrastructure and ensuring continued spectrum innovation.

We are especially encouraged that the bill explicitly excludes the 5.925–7.125 GHz frequency range. This provision is vital to preserving unlicensed access to the entire 6 GHz band — a foundational resource for the future of Wi-Fi technology.  By providing much-needed regulatory clarity, the bill encourages continued investment and innovation in next-generation Wi-Fi technologies, which are already delivering transformative benefits to consumers, enterprises, and public institutions.

The Communications Subtitle of the bill reaffirms Congress’s recognition of the central role unlicensed spectrum plays in powering connectivity, enabling economic growth, and supporting key national priorities such as education, telehealth, and small business competitiveness.

Wi-Fi Alliance looks forward to continued collaboration with policymakers to ensure that U.S. spectrum policy keeps pace with the evolving demands of a wireless-first world.

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Austin, TX and Washington, D.C. – January 20, 2025– Wi-Fi Alliance® congratulates Olivia Trusty on her nomination to serve as a Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Her extensive experience in telecommunications policy and public service will be instrumental in shaping the future of connectivity in the United States.

As the FCC continues to play a pivotal role in advancing connectivity benefits, Wi-Fi Alliance looks forward to working with Ms. Trusty and her colleagues to ensure that Wi-Fi® remains an essential enabler of the U.S. digital ecosystem — powering industries, public services, and next-generation applications such as healthcare, education, smart infrastructure and beyond.

Wi-Fi Alliance stands ready to collaborate with Commissioner-designate Trusty and the FCC to promote policies that foster investment, innovation, and connectivity for all Americans.

About Wi-Fi Alliance®  |  www.wi-fi.org
Wi-Fi Alliance® is the worldwide network of companies that brings you Wi-Fi®. Members of our collaboration forum come together from across the Wi-Fi ecosystem with the shared vision to connect everyone and everything, everywhere, while providing the best possible user experience. Since 2000, Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 80,000 Wi-Fi certifications. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ seal of approval designates products with proven interoperability, backward compatibility, and the highest industry-standard security protections in place. Today, Wi-Fi carries more than half of the Internet’s traffic in an ever-expanding variety of applications. Wi-Fi Alliance continues to drive the adoption and evolution of Wi-Fi, which billions of people rely on every day.

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Austin, Texas – October 14, 2024 – Wi-Fi Alliance® – a leading advocate for Wi-Fi® connectivity – commends Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) for its forward-thinking decision to adopt new rules permitting the use of Very Low Power (VLP) devices in the 6 GHz frequency band. This progressive move underscores ISED’s commitment to ensuring that Canada’s digital ecosystem is prepared for a future that increasingly relies on ultra-fast, low-latency, and secure wireless communications.

“ISED’s decision marks a pivotal moment for Canada’s wireless industry,” said Alex Roytblat, Vice President of Worldwide Regulatory Affairs at Wi-Fi Alliance. “By opening the 6 GHz band to Very Low Power devices, ISED is empowering innovation across a multitude of sectors—healthcare, education, manufacturing, and beyond. This bold step reinforces Canada’s position as a leader in the global race toward advanced wireless connectivity and technology adoption.”

Wi-Fi Alliance is excited to continue working alongside ISED to drive innovation and ensure the successful implementation of these new rules. We look forward to seeing the transformative impact of 6 GHz Very Low Power devices on Canada’s connectivity landscape.

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Wi-Fi Alliance® is the worldwide network of companies that brings you Wi-Fi®. Members of our collaboration forum come together from across the Wi-Fi ecosystem with the shared vision to connect everyone and everything, everywhere, while providing the best possible user experience. Since 2000, Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 80,000 Wi-Fi certifications. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ seal of approval designates products with proven interoperability, backward compatibility, and the highest industry-standard security protections in place. Today, Wi-Fi carries more than half of the Internet’s traffic in an ever-expanding variety of applications. Wi-Fi Alliance continues to drive the adoption and evolution of Wi-Fi, which billions of people rely on every day.

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Austin, TX and Washington, D.C. – October 4, 2024 – We commend the Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Rosenworcel on the proposal to revise existing regulations to enable the latest generations of Wi-Fi® – Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 – to access additional 6 GHz spectrum to deliver faster, more reliable, and robust connectivity. This expansion is essential for supporting next-generation innovations in areas like smart homes, Internet of Things (IoT), telemedicine, and AR/VR. These advancements not only enhance everyday user experiences but also foster economic growth by driving technological innovation, creating jobs, and improving operational efficiencies across various industries.

The proposal builds on proven interference mitigation techniques which already have been successfully implemented. These techniques ensure that high-performance Wi-Fi can operate effectively without causing harmful interference to essential incumbent services in the 6 GHz band.

Wi-Fi Alliance enthusiastically supports this proposal,  reflecting the Wi-Fi industry’s confidence that expanded access to 6 GHz spectrum will continue to support transformative technologies while maintaining reliability of critical 6 GHz operations.

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Wi-Fi Alliance® is the worldwide network of companies that brings you Wi-Fi®. Members of our collaboration forum come together from across the Wi-Fi ecosystem with the shared vision to connect everyone and everything, everywhere, while providing the best possible user experience. Since 2000, Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 80,000 Wi-Fi certifications. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ seal of approval designates products with proven interoperability, backward compatibility, and the highest industry-standard security protections in place. Today, Wi-Fi carries more than half of the Internet’s traffic in an ever-expanding variety of applications. Wi-Fi Alliance continues to drive the adoption and evolution of Wi-Fi, which billions of people rely on every day.

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19th European Spectrum Management Conference

Brussels, Belgium

Across 2 days attendees will have the opportunity to be involved in discussions on the key spectrum topics for the region and beyond, through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, an exhibition area and much more.

This event is part of The Global Spectrum Series. The world’s largest collection of regional spectrum policy conferences.

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Brussels, Belgium – June 18, 2024 – Europe is at risk of missing its target[1] of delivering 1 Gbps connectivity across all EU households by 2030. With the limited spectrum currently available for Wi-Fi®, only about half of a typical residential building will have gigabit coverage, according to a study by Plum Consulting, commissioned by Wi-Fi Alliance®.

European consumers depend on Wi-Fi for broadband connectivity. With European governments prioritizing significant resources to expand broadband across the continent, the shortage of Wi-Fi spectrum undermines gigabit infrastructure investments and benefits.

Wi-Fi is the primary technology by which Europeans access broadband, but connectivity is only as good as its narrowest bottleneck. With the rapidly growing number of Wi-Fi devices and exponentially increasing data traffic, congestion is degrading broadband connections – particularly in densely populated areas where such connections are needed most. While other countries, such as the U.S., South Korea, and Canada, have addressed this issue by enabling the latest generation of Wi-Fi in the entire 6 GHz frequency band, European regulators continue to delay this critical decision, depriving Europe of the latest Wi-Fi capabilities and benefits.

“There is no plan B to support Wi-Fi in Europe,” said Alex Roytblat, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Wi-Fi Alliance. “As European regulators continue to ponder the future of the 6 GHz band, this study provides clear evidence that without Wi-Fi access to sufficient frequency spectrum, Europe’s connectivity goals are in jeopardy.”

While the study focused on residential scenarios, it is evident that the Wi-Fi spectrum shortfall similarly impacts enterprise deployments, reducing connectivity and the industrial potential of broadband in Europe.

Download the Wi-Fi Spectrum Requirements study or learn more from our 6 GHz Wi-Fi Information Center.

 

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Wi-Fi Alliance® is the worldwide network of companies that brings you Wi-Fi®. Members of our collaboration forum come together from across the Wi-Fi ecosystem with the shared vision to connect everyone and everything, everywhere, while providing the best possible user experience. Since 2000, Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 80,000 Wi-Fi certifications. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ seal of approval designates products with proven interoperability, backward compatibility, and the highest industry-standard security protections in place. Today, Wi-Fi carries more than half of the Internet’s traffic in an ever-expanding variety of applications. Wi-Fi Alliance continues to drive the adoption and evolution of Wi-Fi, which billions of people rely on every day.

Austin, TX – April 23, 2024 – In the ongoing effort to enable a robust Wi-Fi® ecosystem, Wi-Fi Alliance® successfully enhanced its Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) Device (DUT) Compliance Test Plan and AFC DUT Test Harness Tool for 6 GHz standard power devices to comply with the Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada’s Radio Standards Specification (RSS-248)Radio Standards Specification RSS-248. This update streamlines the regulatory approval process for 6 GHz standard power devices in Canada and underscores Wi-Fi Alliance’s commitment to maximizing unlicensed spectrum availability and delivering wireless connectivity to the Canadian consumers and enterprises.

Wi-Fi Alliance appreciates the guidance and collaboration provided by the ISED Canada in this effort.

For additional information, please visit Wi-Fi Alliance 6 GHz AFC Resources.

Austin, TX and Washington, DC – February 23, 2024 – Wi-Fi Alliance® applauds the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to approve 6 GHz Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) system operators for commercial operations. Today’s approval is a significant milestone for the 6 GHz Wi-Fi® ecosystem that will maintain U.S. momentum in wireless connectivity and innovation.

We also take this opportunity to recognize the multiyear effort by our members and industry stakeholders to advance the development of the 6 GHz AFC resources that were instrumental to this accomplishment.

 

About Wi-Fi Alliance®  |  www.wi-fi.org
Wi-Fi Alliance® is the worldwide network of companies that brings you Wi-Fi®. Members of our collaboration forum come together from across the Wi-Fi ecosystem with the shared vision to connect everyone and everything, everywhere, while providing the best possible user experience. Since 2000, Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 80,000 Wi-Fi certifications. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ seal of approval designates products with proven interoperability, backward compatibility, and the highest industry-standard security protections in place. Today, Wi-Fi carries more than half of the Internet’s traffic in an ever-expanding variety of applications. Wi-Fi Alliance continues to drive the adoption and evolution of Wi-Fi, which billions of people rely on every day.