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.
Key Points
- 1Proposes band split: lower 160 MHz Wi‑Fi, upper 540 MHz mobile priority with opportunistic access
- 2Enables AFC-managed sharing to prevent interference and unlock immediate wider‑channel Wi‑Fi for venues
- 3Allows enterprises to refresh Wi‑Fi 7 hardware now and pursue local private 5G licensing
Scoring Rationale
Official, actionable regulatory proposal with clear operational guidance, slightly limited by UK-specific scope and pending technical detail finalisation.
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