Ofcom Proposes Shared 6 GHz Band Allocation

Ofcom proposes splitting the 6 GHz band (6425–7125 MHz) between Wi‑Fi and mobile services, prioritising the lower 160 MHz (6425–6585 MHz) for Wi‑Fi and designating the upper 540 MHz (6585–7125 MHz) as a mobile‑priority layer. The regulator plans to enable opportunistic Wi‑Fi via Automated Frequency Coordination, allow upper‑band low‑power Wi‑Fi by end‑2026, and is consulting through 20 March 2026. The hybrid model balances immediate Wi‑Fi hardware availability with long‑term mobile capacity needs.