For Immediate Release
May 16, 2025
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In case you missed it – Dean Bubley, a tech industry expert and founder of Disruptive Analysis, published a column in RCR Wireless exploring the state of Wi-Fi—current technologies, global regulatory trends, and the next generation of use cases. He also makes a case for preserving and building on unlicensed spectrum in the 6 and 7 GHz bands.
“The first 5 years of 6GHz have seen rapid adoption and the creation of significant value and opportunity, despite a mature Wi-Fi market. The next five years should see increased innovation, as new use-cases leverage the wider 160 / 320MHz channels and enhanced latency and reliability it offers,” wrote Bubley.
As the founder of Disruptive Analysis, Dean Bubley has been writing about numerous issues in the telecom space, including spectrum, for two decades.
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Where Do We Stand With The 6 GHz Band? An Update
RCR Wireless
By: Dean Bubley, founder & director of Disruptive Analysis
May 14, 2025
April 2025 marks the 5-year anniversary of the FCC’s release of the 6 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed use. It is already widely used by Wi-Fi and other technologies in the US and several international markets, while some regions are still considering its future role.
This seems to be an appropriate point in time to step back, assess what has happened with 6 GHz so far, consider the likely trajectory over the next few years, and also compare the US experience to what has happened elsewhere around the world.
It is also important to reiterate the value and importance of unlicensed access to the whole 1200MHz band, especially as new devices and applications rely on wider channels for maximum performance. While debates continue in the US and other countries on how to release more spectrum to the marketplace, policymakers should avoid disruption to the 6GHz band. They should recognise the significant investments made to leverage this spectrum for unlicensed use, alongside the growing demand for Wi-Fi. The utility and value of access to the entire band is already huge and increasing continually.
Read Dean’s full column in RCR Wireless.
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