Wi-Fi Advocates Get Win From FCC with Vote to Allow Higher-Power Devices

Wi-Fi advocates get win from FCC with vote to allow higher-power devices

FCC says new category of devices "can operate outdoors and at higher power."

FCC votes to unlock high-power 6 GHz for Wi‑Fi and IoT devices

The FCC will vote to create a new category of ‘geofenced variable power’ (GVP) devices that can use the 6 GHz band under specific rules; the idea is to enable outdoor and longer-range Wi‑Fi, and to support new innovations in AR/VR, and sundry IoT applications. The standard narrative around US innovation and economic impetus is all […]

FCC to Consider New Higher-Power, Outdoor Devices at 6 GigaHertz

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission will vote this month on creating a new category of higher-power, outdoor devices in the 6 GigaHertz (GHz) band, the agency announced Wednesday.The agency said geofenced variable power (GVP) devices would “support high data rates suitable for AR/VR, short-range hotspots, automation, and indoor navigation” and “overcome limitations of previous device classes by allowing higher power …

FCC Plans to Expand Unlicensed Operations in 6 GHz Band

Chairman Brendan Carr said the FCC will act this month to enhance unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band. “The FCC will vote to create a new category of unlicensed devices — GVP devices — that can operate outdoors and at higher power than previously authorized devices,” according to the announcement from his office, headlined “President Trump Unleashes American Innovation With 6 GHz Win.” The announcement said the action “promises more jaw-dropping in…