World of Wi-Fi Roundup - Australia will soon experience the power of 6 GHz Wi-Fi - April 18, 2024

Australia will soon experience the power of 6 GHz Wi-Fi

Making the 6 GHz band available for unlicensed spectrum represents a crucial milestone in Wi-Fi technology, offering faster data speeds, increased capacity, reduced interference, and better latency.?Carmelo Calafiore, ANZ Regional Director, Extreme Networks writes, “all eyes will be on the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in the first half of this year as it tackles the issue of allocation and potential spectrum harmonisation for future Wi-Fi 7 services.”

Full Story:?ITBrief Australia (Opinion)?(4/15)

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One of the busiest stadiums in the United States has unlocked the power of 6 GHz Wi-Fi with its latest Wi-Fi 6E deployment at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. By modernizing the network and tapping into the speeds and reliability provided by 6 GHz Wi-Fi, fans will experience “reliable infrastructure critical to entertaining, engaging, and informing our guests for award-winning gameday and major event experiences.”

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TATT: Wi-Fi 6E devices permitted in lower 6-GHz band

On Monday, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago’s (TATT) announced that the operation of Wi-Fi 6E devices is now permitted in the lower 6-GHz band (5925 - 6425 MHz). Users will now be able to experience the faster speeds and lower latency enabled by 6 GHz Wi-Fi.

Full Story:?Loop Jamaica News?(4/16)

Joint Statement on Enhancing Digital Economy Cooperation Between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica

6 GHz Wi-Fi helps enhance digital connectivity and support innovation. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica announced a “strategic commitment to foster open, interoperable, reliable, and secure digital infrastructure in Costa Rica.” Among these commitments, the countries noted they intend "to advocate for the unlicensed use of the 6GHz band to support wireless connectivity and innovation, especially in Latin America."

Full Story:?The U.S. Department of State?(4/11)

Why WiFi 7 is the future of wireless technology

The latest Wi-Fi standard, Wi-Fi 7 is a “quantum leap forward” from previous generations. Powered by 6 GHz Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7 provides faster speeds, lower latency, and significant capacity increases. Not only will Wi-Fi 7 enable significant improvements for home users, the technology will be critical for small and large business environments too.

Full Story:?TechRadar?(4/3)