Ecuador Proposes 6 GHz Spectrum Update
Ecuador’s Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (ARCOTEL) has prepared a major proposal to modernize the country’s technical rules for unlicensed spectrum. The Ecuador 6 GHz proposal would amend Annex 1 of Resolution ARCOTEL-2018-0661, which establishes operating conditions for equipment using free spectrum and spectrum for determined use in free bands. Importantly, the regulatory text remains […]
Brazil Opens Consultation on 6 GHz Wi-Fi Rules
Brazil is moving toward a new framework for higher-power outdoor Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz range. On September 25, 2026, ANATEL opened Public Consultations No. 41/2026 and 42/2026. Both proposals introduce technical and operational requirements for Brazil 6 GHz Wi-Fi Standard Power deployments in the 5,925–6,425 MHz band. The consultations address Standard Power equipment, Automated […]
United Kingdom Upper 6 GHz Framework
The United Kingdom is preparing for an important change in the use of the Upper 6 GHz band. On 20 July 2026, Ofcom published its final decisions for the 6425–7125 MHz range. The new framework expands opportunities for Wi-Fi. At the same time, it preserves spectrum for future mobile services. However, manufacturers cannot activate the […]
South Africa NFP 2026: Key Spectrum Changes
South Africa has updated its national spectrum framework to reflect recent international and regional developments. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, or ICASA, published the South Africa NRFP 2026 under section 34 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2005. The official plan covers frequencies from 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz. The new National Radio Frequency […]
Brazil: CITEL has approved guidelines for the shared use of the 6 GHz band
During the 44th meeting of the Permanent Consultative Committee II (CCP.II) of the Inter-American Telecommunications Commission (CITEL), an important document was approved that establishes technical and operational guidelines for the use of Wireless Access Systems, including Wireless Local Area Networks (WAS/RLAN), in the 5,925-7,125 MHz frequency band, known as the 6GHz band. Brazil played a […]
US: FCC Permits Very Low Power Device Operations in 6 GHz Band
Following the meeting held on October 19th, 2023, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step to promote the use of unlicensed spectrum by opening the 6 GHz band to a new class of ultra-low-power devices. These devices will operate alongside existing Wi-Fi enabled equipment, paving the way for a wave of innovative […]
United States: FCC Issues Second Report and Order to Expand the Unlicensed Use of 6 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Report and Order, a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), and a Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) that expands the unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band. The Report and Order permit very low power (VLP) unlicensed devices to operate in the U-NII-5 (5.925-6.425 GHz) and U-NII-7 […]