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The European Union is currently engaged in a heated debate over the allocation of the 6GHz wireless spectrum. Mobile network operators argue that this frequency band should be designated for 5G and 6G networks to build high-speed cellular infrastructure, while proponents of Wi-Fi insist it should be assigned for wireless use to enhance home and commercial internet experiences.
The 6GHz band under discussion differs from the one currently used by Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 within the EU. The existing Wi-Fi bands operate between 5,945MHz and 6,425MHz—the so-called lower 6GHz spectrum—whereas the spectrum now up for allocation lies between 6,425MHz and 7,125MHz.
The Wi-Fi Alliance and the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) have published an open letter addressed to EU digital ministers, expressing concern over potential national restrictions that might prohibit Wi-Fi use in this band. The organizations warn that new standards such as Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 rely on full access to the 6GHz range to deliver peak performance.
The Radio Spectrum Policy Group of the European Commission is currently exploring ways to allow shared use of the 6GHz band between Wi-Fi and licensed cellular technologies—meaning it would not be granted exclusively to either side, but rather jointly utilized through coordinated frameworks.
The lower portion of the band is already available for unlicensed use. The UK’s telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, adopted a similar approach in 2023 after consultations, encouraging both interest groups to experiment with spectrum-sharing arrangements.
However, the Wi-Fi community has voiced serious concerns that Germany may have shifted its stance. The German government now appears to favor allocating the 6GHz band to cellular networks rather than Wi-Fi, arguing that with the advent of 6G, mobile technologies will require far greater spectrum resources in this range.
In response, the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance warned:
“Blocking Wi-Fi access to the upper 6 GHz band would be devastating to the future of Wi-Fi technology in Europe. This spectrum is uniquely positioned to sustain the evolution of the Wi-Fi ecosystem and enable the next generation of digital innovation.”
The DSA describes itself as a global advocate for more efficient spectrum regulation, though its core members—Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Broadcom, and Cisco—are largely American technology giants, prompting some European officials to question the neutrality of its position.
For now, the EU’s final decision on spectrum allocation remains uncertain. A potential shared-use model may offer a balanced solution, though this will depend on the outcome of analyses conducted by EU-appointed expert bodies.
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