Bangkok, Thailand – December 9, 2024 – Wi-Fi Alliance^® and Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University successfully completed a seven-month long pilot trial that showcased 6 GHz Wi-Fi^® technologies that will transform the future of healthcare. This project demonstrates that full band 6 GHz (5925-7125 MHz) availability sets the foundation for healthcare facilities across the region and world to modernize healthcare services and adopt advanced Wi-Fi technologies that improve user experience and operational efficiency at their facilities. Unlocking the entire 6 GHz band will not only benefit hospitals and healthcare facilities but will also offer many advantages for other industries in countries awaiting regulatory and policy decisions around 6 GHz unlicensed use.

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital and Wi-Fi Alliance – along with Wi-Fi Alliance member partners Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Intel, and Meta –presented the results of the pilot trial that underscored full band 6 GHz Wi-Fi’s value in enhancing teaching and learning capabilities to doctors and medical students. Full band 6 GHz was fully integrated with the hospital’s curriculum and offered performance insights from medical students and faculty that used advanced connectivity technologies in a dense environment for medical training and  educational purposes.

“Wi-Fi Alliance is delighted to see clear and conclusive results demonstrating the significant impact of 6 GHz Wi-Fi in healthcare settings, and to emphasize the broader potential to transform other industries wherever the full 6 GHz band is available to Wi-Fi,” said Kevin Robinson, President and CEO, Wi-Fi Alliance. “Today’s Wi-Fi delivers unmatched performance and reliability, and this successful trial further underscores how Wi-Fi can transcend boundaries and offer secure, economical, high-performance connectivity across numerous applications, industries, and regions.”

“We are proud to welcome our partners from the Wi–Fi Alliance and stakeholders such as the NBTC and the USTDA, along with our esteemed member partners Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Intel, and Meta. Together, we are here to explore the potential of advanced Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality applications in healthcare settings enabled by the unprecedented capabilities of 1200 MHz spectrum in the 6 GHz band. We will also facilitate insightful discussions with healthcare industry leaders, regulators, and innovators. Their expertise will provide us with the broader context necessary to understand the implications of integrating these technologies across the healthcare landscape.” – Clinical Professor Artit Ungkanont, M.D., Dean at Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

“During this workshop, we are proud to share the pilot results, demonstrating our readiness to lead in this innovation. Collaboration is a cornerstone of driving a paradigm shift in Thailand’s healthcare services and medical education. This project will foster the growth of telemedicine, immersive medical training, research development, and improved patient engagement, all powered by the cutting-edge capabilities of Wi-Fi 6E technology.” – Assistant Professor Sithakom Phusanti, M.D., Assistant Dean for Policy and Planning and Team Lead of the Wi-Fi 6E Technology Projects in Healthcare and Education at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital

Key takeaways from the pilot trial include:

• Using full band 6 GHz, hospitals and healthcare facilities can reduce network congestion and support advanced AR/VR technologies while ensuring stable and fast connections crucial for real-time medical applications and data-intensive trainings.
• Full band 6 GHz is critical for maintaining an optimal user experience for high network loads.
• Unlicensed use of full band 6 GHz for Wi-Fi is needed for Ramathibodi Hospital – and the Thailand healthcare industry overall – to maintain a leadership position in medical education and care in Southeast Asia.
• The latest Wi-Fi innovations in Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 are fully capable of delivering efficient, robust, and reliable service across diverse market segments, provided regulatory decisions enable this critical spectrum access.

Earlier this year, a demonstration – 6 GHz Wi-Fi in healthcare: the future of AR/VR use cases for medical applications – highlighted two deployment scenarios using only the three 160 MHz channels available in the lower 500 MHz of the 6 GHz band (lower 6 GHz band) versus the seven channels available in the full 1200 MHz of the 6 GHz band (full band 6 GHz). The demonstration was a limited deployment of 6 GHz on Ramathibodi Hospital’s network whereas the most recent pilot trial fully integrated 6 GHz in an active classroom with 200 medical students and faculty using the same deployment scenarios.

At the end of the pilot trial:

• User experience satisfaction ratings were obtained from students and faculty that showed a three-time improvement for using full band 6 GHz compared to only the lower 6 GHz band.
• Data collected over the course of the pilot trial showed more than a two-time increase in network data throughput and more than a five-time reduction in latency when using full band 6 GHz versus the lower 6 GHz band.
• The pilot trial underscored the criticality of effectively using the available seven 160 MHz channels in the full 6 GHz band which significantly improves network data throughput while reducing network latency delays, two key metrics for improving user experience and maximizing network efficiency.

“HPE Aruba Networking is proud to have partnered with Wi-Fi Alliance and Ramathibodi Hospital to showcase the transformative potential of 6 GHz Wi-Fi in healthcare. By leveraging the full 1200 MHz of the 6 GHz band, we can empower healthcare institutions to deliver superior patient care, facilitate cutting-edge medical research, and optimize operational efficiency. This initiative demonstrates what can be achieved with access to the unlicensed use of the full 6 GHz band and showcases Thailand’s position at the forefront of healthcare technology.” – Prakun Laohakittikul, Country Manager, HPE Aruba Networking Thailand

“As a participant in this groundbreaking initiative, Intel recognizes the transformative potential of 6 GHz Wi-Fi in shaping the future of healthcare and beyond. We firmly believe that strategic spectrum allocation, ensuring technology neutrality between licensed and unlicensed use, is key to unlocking innovation. This successful collaboration highlights the critical importance of unlicensed access to the full 6 GHz band, which is essential for enabling high-performance connectivity, fostering technological advancements, and ultimately driving Thailand’s economic and social prosperity.” – Worapat Patram, Senior Director, Government, Policy and Trade, APJ, Intel Corporation

“Meta is humbled and excited to have been a key part of this “Industry First” trial showcasing the clear benefits of entire 1200 MHz spectrum versus just the lower 500 MHz portion. Based on the quantified user feedback received from this trial about difference in user experiences between two scenarios, it was very evident that we need the entire 1200 MHz spectrum to enable the immersive future of healthcare and education. Being able to provide both a theoretical analysis and following up with an actual deployment showcasing the difference provides convincing evidence of the need and benefit of allocating the full 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi.” – Djordje Tujkovic, Sr. Director and Head of Wireless in Reality labs, Meta

Additional support for this project has been provided by The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).

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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.

About Ramathibodi Hospital
The Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University has a long-standing tradition of providing top-notch medical care. With a dedicated team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, the hospital offers a wide range of specialized services, from general practices to complex medical procedures. The institution’s unwavering commitment to patient-centered care ensures that each individual receives the highest standard of treatment in a compassionate and supportive environment. As a hub of medical research and innovation, the institute’s state-of-the-art research facilities and collaborative environment foster groundbreaking studies in various fields, including genomics, regenerative medicine, and public health.

The Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute was established to advance medical education and innovation. Officially inaugurated in December 2017 in Bangplee, Samutprakarn, CNMI spans over 100 acres, serving as a state-of-the-art medical institute dedicated to fostering academic excellence and supporting the education of medical students. Renowned for its comprehensive and progressive educational programs, the institute offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate courses aimed at cultivating the next generation of healthcare professionals. By integrating advanced technologies, including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), into its clinical anatomy curriculum, CNMI provides students with practical, immersive learning experiences in a controlled environment, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world medical challenges.

Austin, TX and Beijing, China – September 24, 2024 – A new study analyzed the impact of spectrum availability on Wi-Fi^® to support gigabit connectivity in residential deployments in China. The study underscores that insufficient spectrum capacity undermines Wi-Fi performance, devalues broadband infrastructure investment, and jeopardizes connectivity objectives.

In China, as in other countries, most data traffic is transferred over fixed broadband to residential premises, and the vast majority is distributed to users by Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi devices are now the primary means by which residential users connect to the Internet. China is enhancing broadband by investing heavily in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) deployments, ranking in the top five countries in the world with an FTTH penetration rate of 92.9%^[1]. These policies are laying the foundation for high-performance connectivity – 25.7% of fixed broadband subscribers seeing an access rate of 1 Gbps or above^[2] – but must ultimately rely on Wi-Fi to extend telecommunications infrastructure and achieve ambitious connectivity goals. Wi-Fi’s ability to provide the functionality and performance necessary to fulfil this critical role depends on access to sufficient spectrum capacity (i.e. bandwidth). The increasing number of active devices and data traffic combined with expanded performance and lower latency requirements will overwhelm available Wi-Fi spectrum capacity, impairing advanced functionality of users’ Wi-Fi devices. Policy decisions that preclude 6 GHz Wi-Fi operations degrade performance, deprive consumers of substantial connectivity benefits, and undermine fiber infrastructure investment.

According to the Plum Consulting’s analysis, with the limited spectrum currently available in China, Wi-Fi can support 500 Mbps connections in only about 30% of a typical apartment block. The study confirms that to achieve full building coverage at 500 Mbps, Wi-Fi needs access to spectrum in the 6 GHz frequency band.

“The study clearly evidences that the end-to-end connectivity landscape and the ensuing benefits are highly dependent on Wi‑Fi performance which, in turn, depends on spectrum access,” said Alex Roytblat, Vice President of Worldwide Regulatory Affairs at Wi-Fi Alliance. “Without Wi-Fi access to the 6 GHz spectrum, China’s consumers and enterprises cannot realize the full potential of the latest and future generations of Wi-Fi technology.”

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

Bangkok, Thailand – July 25, 2024 – Wi-Fi Alliance^® and Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University successfully showcased next generation Wi-Fi^® technologies that will transform the future of healthcare. This live demonstration presented sophisticated Wi-Fi virtual and augmented reality (AR/VR) use cases that require fast speeds, high throughput, and low latency, underscoring 6 GHz Wi-Fi’s ability to support high-quality digital infrastructure to enhance medical education and service delivery.

The demonstration – 6 GHz Wi-Fi in healthcare: the future of AR/VR use cases for medical applications – highlighted two use cases using only the three 160 MHz channels available in the lower 500 MHz (lower 6 GHz band) versus the seven channels available in the full 1200 MHz of the 6 GHz band (full 6 GHz band). The demo underscores the criticality of the full 6 GHz band for maintaining an optimal user experience under high network loads.

The demonstration highlighted the following key use cases:

• Efficient use of AR/VR technologies for medical training: AR/VR technologies like immersive virtual anatomy visualization allows for in-depth analysis of the human anatomy, providing doctors and medical students with an immersive 3D view of the human body including skeletal, muscular, neural, and soft tissue structures.
• Dense deployment streaming and file transfer: Next generation Wi-Fi supports the ability for every person in a 500-seat classroom to independently stream HD video, transfer files, or utilize 5 GHz and 6 GHz multi-layer network segmentation and deployment.

Through mutual cooperation between Ramathibodi Hospital and Wi-Fi Alliance – along with Wi-Fi Alliance member partners Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Intel, and Meta – this initial demonstration phase of a multi-month long trial embraces 6 GHz Wi-Fi to enhance teaching and learning capabilities to doctors and medical students in the hospital.

Additional support is being provided by The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), highlighting the socioeconomic impact of using full-spectrum 6 GHz Wi-Fi.

“Wi-Fi Alliance is proud to play a role in showcasing the tremendous opportunity of 6 GHz Wi-Fi to reshape healthcare,” said Kevin Robinson, President and CEO, Wi-Fi Alliance. “Today’s Wi-Fi offers a new level of performance and reliability, and these demonstrations are only a sampling of Wi-Fi’s potential impact on patient care and medical and operational efficiencies within healthcare environments.” 

“By harnessing the power of 6 GHz Wi-Fi, we are making our facility more efficient and connected,” said Dr. Sithakom Phusanti, Assistant Dean for Policy and Planning Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital. “This demonstration is the next step toward enhancing our capabilities as a teaching hospital, and next generation Wi-Fi technologies will foster a new phase of learning and development.”

In addition to supporting critical use cases, 6 GHz Wi-Fi infrastructure provides a scalable, reliable network to ensure healthcare facilities are prepared for future advancements. The Ramathibodi Hospital deployment aims to serve as a model for nationwide adoption of next-generation Wi-Fi connectivity, highlighting the various ways that Wi-Fi will revolutionize and reshape the future healthcare. The project can be replicated around the world.

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About Ramathibodi Hospital

The Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital has a long-standing tradition of providing top-notch medical care. With a dedicated team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, the hospital offers a wide range of specialized services, from general practices to complex medical procedures. The institution’s unwavering commitment to patient-centered care ensures that each individual receives the highest standard of treatment in a compassionate and supportive environment. As a hub of medical research and innovation, the institute’s state-of-the-art research facilities and collaborative environment foster groundbreaking studies in various fields, including genomics, regenerative medicine, and public health.

In addition, the institution is also renowned for its comprehensive and forward-thinking educational programs by offering a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate courses designed to train the next generation of healthcare professionals. By integrating advanced technologies with AR/VR into the clinical anatomy curriculum, the hospital ensures that students receive hands-on, practical experience in a controlled and immersive setting.

Austin, TX and Washington, DC – March 12, 2024 – Wi-Fi Alliance^® congratulates the NTIA spectrum team on the release of the National Spectrum Strategy Implementation Plan. This plan is an essential roadmap for collaboration between Federal and non-Federal stakeholders in the effort to address Americans’ ever-increasing need for wireless connectivity. We look forward to contributing to its implementation.

Advanced Wi-Fi^® capabilities fast-track the future of connectivity across home, enterprise, and industrial environments

Austin, Texas, – January 8, 2024 – Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7^™ is here, introducing powerful new features that boost Wi-Fi^® performance and improve connectivity across a variety of environments. Cutting-edge capabilities in Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 enable innovations that rely on high throughput, deterministic latency, and greater reliability for critical traffic. New use cases – including multi-user AR/VR/XR, immersive 3-D training, electronic gaming, hybrid work, industrial IoT, and automotive – will advance as a result of the latest Wi-Fi generation. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 represents the culmination of extensive collaboration and innovation within Wi-Fi Alliance^®, facilitating worldwide product interoperability and a robust, sophisticated device ecosystem.

Wi-Fi 7 will see rapid adoption across a broad ecosystem with more than 233 million devices expected to enter the market in 2024, growing to 2.1 billion devices by 2028. Smartphones, PCs, tablets, and access points (APs) will be the earliest adopters of Wi-Fi 7, and customer premises equipment (CPE) and augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) equipment will continue to gain early market traction^[1]. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 pushes the boundaries of today’s wireless connectivity, and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED^™ helps ensure advanced features are deployed in a consistent way to deliver high-quality user experiences. Advanced features include:

• 320 MHz channels: available in countries that make the 6 GHz band available to
  Wi-Fi, ultra-wide channels double today’s widest channel size to facilitate multigigabit device speeds and high throughput
• Multi-Link Operation (MLO): allows devices to transmit and receive data simultaneously over multiple links for increased throughput, reduced latency, and improved reliability
• 4K QAM: achieves 20% higher transmission rates than 1024 QAM
• 512 Compressed block-ack: improves efficiency and reduces overhead
• Multiple RUs to a single STA: improves flexibility for spectrum resource scheduling to enhance spectrum efficiency
• Triggered Uplink Access: optimizes Wi-Fi 6 defined triggered uplink access to accommodate latency sensitive streams and satisfy QoS requirements
• Emergency Preparedness Communication Services (EPCS): provides a seamless National Security & Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) service experience to users while maintaining the priority and quality of service in Wi-Fi access networks

“The introduction of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 marks the emergence of the latest generation of Wi-Fi and will be an accelerant to mass adoption of Wi-Fi 7. This certification underscores our relentless commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology that redefines the way users experience Wi-Fi, providing faster speeds, improved efficiency, and increased reliability which expand the horizons of what is possible through Wi-Fi.” – Kevin Robinson, president and CEO, Wi-Fi Alliance 

Companies including Broadcom, CommScope RUCKUS Networks, Intel, MaxLinear, MediaTek, and Qualcomm form the test bed for certification and are among the first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 devices.

Industry support for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7™

“Airties looks forward to supporting broadband service providers’ plans to launch new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 devices to their subscribers. Wi-Fi 7 provides unprecedented capacity and spectrum efficiency to support far more connections and immersive applications. By embracing Smart Wi-Fi software that is truly standards-based, open-source, and hardware agnostic, ISPs can gain maximum flexibility and control over subscribers’ home broadband experience. With Airties’ Smart Wi-Fi, ISPs will be positioned to optimize the performance of both Wi-Fi 7 and legacy devices to improve QoE, drive incremental revenue, reduce customer support costs, reduce churn, and serve as a platform for future innovation.” – Metin Taskin, Co-CEO, Airties

“Boingo has been a Wi-Fi leader for over two decades, and this leadership will continue as we pioneer Wi-Fi 7 deployments and leverage Wi-Fi 7 CERTIFIED equipment. Wi-Fi 7 promises to usher connectivity into the next phase of digital innovation, delivering unprecedented speeds and capacity. Together with 5G, Wi-Fi 7 will drive digital transformation for Boingo’s customers at military bases, airports, transit hubs, stadiums, hospitals, hotels and enterprises worldwide.” – Dr. Derek Peterson, Chief Technology Officer, Boingo Wireless

“Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 has arrived, bringing lower latency, blazing fast speeds, determinism and high capacity to homes, enterprises and large public venues. Built for our ultra-connected world, Broadcom’s Wi-Fi 7 solutions deliver reliable multi-gigabit broadband connectivity to where it is needed most. We are honored to once again participate in the test bed and collaborate with industry peers to revolutionize the wireless experience by launching features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO), which avoids congestion and significantly lowers latency, laying the foundation for a digitally immersive and connected world.” – Vijay Nagarajan, Vice President of Marketing, Wireless Communications and Connectivity Division, Broadcom Inc.

“RUCKUS Networks has always been at the forefront of enterprise Wi-Fi innovation. We are honored to be the only commercial Wi-Fi AP vendor selected to be included in the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 AP test bed. RUCKUS, a longtime collaborator of Wi-Fi Alliance, is proud to have actively participated in multiple Wi-Fi 7 plug fests to ensure interoperability with a variety of Wi-Fi 7 client devices and to accelerate Wi-Fi 7 market adoption. RUCKUS looks forward to working with Wi-Fi Alliance in the future to continue delivering Wi-Fi technology innovations.” – Bart Giordano, SVP & President, Networking, Intelligent Cellular and Security Solutions, CommScope

“Over the past two and a half decades, Wi-Fi has revolutionized the way we interact and function as a society. It stands as the foremost technology for daily connectivity. We are still at the dawn of the 6 GHz era, heralded by Wi-Fi 6E and we are poised to unlock unprecedented wireless user experiences. Wi-Fi 7, which is the next step of this evolution, signifies more than an incremental upgrade—it’s a leap into a realm where speed, capacity, and reliability converge to meet the insatiable demands of our connected world.” – David Coleman, Director of Wireless in the Office of the CTO, Extreme Networks

“Congratulations to Wi-Fi Alliance for the launch of the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7™.  Intel-powered PCs and IOT products with Wi-Fi 7 will enable multi-gigabit speeds with wired-like responsiveness and new extreme levels of connection reliability. Ecosystem collaboration and interoperability are essential to help deliver on these expectations. We are delighted that our new Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 solution has been officially certified and included in the program test bed to help make great user experiences possible with other Wi-Fi 7 devices.” – Eric A. McLaughlin, VP & GM Wireless Solutions Group, Intel Corporation

“MaxLinear is spearheading the advancement of Wi-Fi technology, in strategic partnership with Wi-Fi Alliance. Our focus extends beyond mere support; we’re actively defining the future of Wi-Fi access points. Our pivotal role in the Wi-Fi 7 certification test bed underscores our dedication to elevating user experiences with unparalleled speeds, enhanced capacity, and lower latency. Our innovative tri-band single chip Wi-Fi solution exemplifies our leadership in carrier-grade Wi-Fi. We’re not just participants; we are the architects of a new era in wireless communication, enabling diverse applications across consumer, enterprise, and industrial sectors.” – Will Torgerson, VP/GM Broadband Group, MaxLinear

“It’s impressive to see how quickly the Wi-Fi 7 certification program has progressed. As one of the first adopters of Wi-Fi 7 technology, MediaTek has worked closely with Wi-Fi Alliance to develop and test our Filogic portfolio. Now brands can be confident that devices powered by MediaTek Filogic Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 chipsets take full advantage of Wi-Fi 7’s enhancements to deliver fast, reliable, and always-on connected experiences.” – Alan Hsu, Corporate Vice President, MediaTek

“Wi-Fi 7 is a game-changing evolution of Wi-Fi, elevating wireless connectivity to unprecedented heights of performance. The Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 and Networking Pro Series Platforms are powering millions of Wi-Fi 7 smartphones, PCs, and access points today, and we are honored that both are included in the certification test bed. We are thrilled our customers are experiencing our full-featured Wi-Fi 7 implementations across our product portfolio, including 320 MHz channels, Multi-Link Operation maximized for robust performance at range, and improvements to enhance manageability of platforms. Together, we are racing forward, ushering in a broad ecosystem of Wi-Fi 7 networks, devices and use cases that will help redefine the world in which we live, work, and connect.” – Rahul Patel, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Connectivity, Broadband and Networking, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc 

“Wi-Fi 7 significantly increases performance for both consumers and businesses. With new technologies such as Multi-Link Operation, 4K QAM, and 320 MHz channels, Wi-Fi 7 will enable new applications and ecosystems and dramatically improve user experience for existing ones.” – James Kimery, VP of Product Management, Spirent Communications 

For a new video, technology highlights, technology overview and more information, please visit https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-7.

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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 and Dubai, UAE – December 15, 2023 – Wi-Fi Alliance®, on behalf of its members, commends the outstanding effort and contribution of Saudi Arabia’s delegation during the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23). The success of the conference in considering international regulations for the 6.425-7.125 GHz frequency band was undoubtedly a result of the dedication, diplomacy, and leadership demonstrated by Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST).

The CST team members’ ability to foster collaboration, articulate informed perspectives, and engage constructively with WRC-23 delegates from diverse backgrounds enabled the formulation of a consensus approach. The positive outcomes achieved during the conference will advance Wi-Fi® and other technologies’ ability to deliver connectivity worldwide.

Wi-Fi Alliance congratulates the CST on the successful outcome of the WRC-23. The CST delegates’ accomplishments are a testament to Saudi Arabia’s commitment to technological advancement through diplomatic means.

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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 Dubai, UAE – December 14, 2023 – Wi-Fi Alliance^® celebrates the WRC-23 decisions on the 6.425-7.125 GHz frequency band (upper-6 GHz). Following four years of technical analysis, policymakers and stakeholders from more than 160 countries gathered at WRC-23 to consider the most responsible and efficient use of the upper 6 GHz radio-frequency spectrum. Wi-Fi Alliance is thrilled that the conference recognized the pivotal role of 6 GHz Wi-Fi^® in shaping the future of global connectivity. While deciding to identify the upper 6 GHz spectrum for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) in Europe, Africa and a few other countries, the conference adopted an international treaty provision to explicitly recognize that this spectrum is used by wireless access systems such as Wi-Fi. Importantly, the WRC-23 rejected proposals to expand the upper 6 GHz IMT identification to several other countries or to consider such IMT identifications at the next WRC in 2027.

Wi-Fi Alliance is grateful to all WRC-23 delegates who have dedicated their time, knowledge, and expertise to make this conference a success.

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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 and Washington, D.C. – December 13, 2023 – Wi-Fi Alliance Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wi-Fi Alliance^®, proudly announces the successful completion by Wi-Fi Alliance of all the requirements for regulatory approval of its Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) system by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Wi-Fi Alliance subsequently requested to transfer its application to Wi-Fi Alliance Services in preparation for commercial 6 GHz standard power operations.

Read the latest announcement about Wi-Fi Alliance Services and learn more by visiting www.wi-fi.com. 

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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.

Wi-Fi Alliance^® commends President Biden, Secretary Raimondo, and Administrator Davidson for demonstrating strong leadership in managing the U.S radio spectrum. The Presidential Memorandum and the Administration’s National Spectrum Strategy establish the cornerstone for policies and procedures that will promote more efficient use of spectrum while maximizing its benefits for all Americans. The Administration’s action to improve management of spectrum – a finite resource – is imperative to America’s connectivity, global leadership, and national security goals.

“This strategic policy framework will greatly enhance Federal agencies’ ability to maximize spectrum sharing and utilization,” said Alex Roytblat, Vice President of Worldwide Regulatory Affairs at Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi^® is inherently protective of other spectrum users, and our industry is excited about the opportunities created through this policy effort. The Wi-Fi industry is committed to engaging with our Federal agencies partners on technical, operational, and regulatory solutions for coexistence that will deliver incredible connectivity benefits to U.S. users while supporting ongoing agency needs.”

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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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