Ofcom, the U.K. communications regulator, is joining other nations and regulators in moving to free up 500 MHz more spectrum for unlicensed and indoor use cases in the lower 6-GHz band.
Ofcom wants to make the lower 6 GHz band (5925-6425 MHz) available for indoor use with a maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) of 250mW, and outdoor use with a maximum EIRP of 25mW.
The 6 GHz band likely would use the latest 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 standard.
In the United States, the 6-GHz band is also being discussed for Wi-Fi to ease congestion and promote innovation. In October 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a Notice of Inquiry seeking input on “flexible access”, particularly unlicensed use for Wi-Fi, in spectrum bands between 3.7 and 24 GHz. This sought detailed comment on the 3.7-4.2 GHz, 5925-6425 MHz and 6425-7125 MHz bands.
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