The Senate's budget reconciliation bill could require the FCC to auction off up to 800MHz of spectrum, including half of the 6GHz Wi-Fi band, impacting unlicensed usage and potentially slowing down Wi-Fi speeds. Despite mobile carriers like AT&T asserting no urgent need for more spectrum, this measure could generate revenue for the government. The bill highlights a conflict between enhancing mobile networks and maintaining robust Wi-Fi access, as critics express concerns over the negative ramifications on the 6GHz band and overall Wi-Fi performance.
The Senate version of the budget reconciliation bill removes protections for unlicensed spectrum, potentially selling off half of the 6GHz Wi-Fi band to mobile carriers.
The FCC could be forced to auction up to 800MHz of spectrum, affecting 6GHz bands and leading to slower Wi-Fi speeds, despite claims from mobile carriers.
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