FCC Opens 6 GHz Band to Higher-Power, Outdoor Devices

FCC Opens 6 GHz Band to Higher-Power, Outdoor Devices

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday opened the 6 GigaHertz (GHz) band of radio frequency spectrum up a new class of unlicensed devices.Agency Chairman Brenden Carr noted the adopted order will allow geofenced variable powered devices increased access to the 6 GHz band in response to a predicted growth of emerging technologies like high powered Wi-Fi, augmented and virtual reality, short range hotspots, a…

FCC Approves New GVP Devices for 6 GHz Band

No burning decisions specifically about radio broadcasting appeared on the FCC’s January meeting agenda today, but the commission took several actions of interest. It unanimously adopted an order to enhance unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band for a new product category called “geofenced variable power” or GVP devices that can operate both indoors and outdoors at higher power than previously authorized devices. “This action enables consumers to bene…

CCIA Applauds FCC Vote to Expand Broadband Spectrum with More Unlicensed 6 GHz Uses

Washington – The FCC has voted unanimously to expand unlicensed operations in the 6 GHz spectrum to allow a new class of unlicensed, higher-power 6 GHz devices. This means expanded broadband access for anything from virtual reality gaming to cruise ships to remote education uses and workforce training. .  In 2023, the FCC voted unanimously to propose expanding unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band “to foster unlicensed innovation.” For more than thre…

FCC Expected to Expand Unlicensed Use of 6GHz Band

The FCC is creating a new device category that will supercharge Wi-Fi and unlock outdoor AR/VR applications. Geofenced variable power devices operate at higher power levels in the 6GHz band—overcoming current limitations and enabling next-generation wireless innovation. The post FCC Expected to Expand Unlicensed Use of 6GHz Band appeared first on In Compliance Magazine.