The Federal Communications Commission has approved a chunk of wireless spectrum called the 6GHz band for unlicensed use by Wi-Fi 6, and gear that supports it could be available by the end of the year.

Demo at this week’s SCTE TechExpo underscores the urgent need for — and utility of — additional unlicensed spectrum in the lower 7-GHz band When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

If unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum is like a cool, independently run cafe, then mobile operators using those frequencies for LTE may sound like a corporate chain buying out your favorite spot. There goes ...

The battle for who can take advantage of the prestigious 6GHz spectrum band has taken a further step, with the Wi-Fi Alliance pressing global comms regulators and policy-makers to open the entire ...

Even as businesses continue to make the move to Wi-Fi 6, standards bodies and contributor companies are hard at work creating Wi-Fi 7, or 802.11be, the next generation of Wi-Fi technology that ...

As its name suggests, a Wi-Fi extender rebroadcasts an existing Wi-Fi signal. It connects to an existing router to broaden the wireless network coverage throughout a building. These devices, also ...

The agency goes against the the Department of Transportation's recommendation, but reserves some airwaves up for car-to-car communications. Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, ...

The battle for access into the fertile territory of the 6GHz comms spectrum has advanced into Australia, with the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), a trade body promoting spectrum sharing, imploring ...

Find out the key benefits of Wi-Fi 6E technology and what it means for the expansion of high-speed wireless service. State and local governments are looking for ways to expand broadband access and are ...

Jacob Kastrenakes is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. There’s going to be a little more room for Wi-Fi. The Federal Communications ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. In a few ...

With the recent boom in smart home technology, even our garage doors and light bulbs are connecting to the internet. And because of this, you may now need Wi-Fi coverage in parts of your home that ...