Open for CommentFCC· Federal Communications CommissionProposed Rule

Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band: Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum between 3.7 and 24 GHz

Introduced February 20, 2026Comment period ends April 22, 2026View on regulations.gov ↗
💬 Closes in 34 daysDeadline: Apr 22, 2026

What This Means

The FCC is proposing to allow wireless devices and internet equipment to use a portion of the 6 GHz radio spectrum without needing a license from the government. This change would affect anyone using WiFi, smartphones, and other wireless devices, as well as the companies that make and operate them, because it opens up more radio frequencies for faster and less crowded wireless connections. The proposal matters because adding more unlicensed spectrum can reduce congestion on existing WiFi networks and potentially allow for better internet speeds and reliability in homes and businesses without requiring expensive licensing fees.

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TypeFederal Regulation
AgencyFCC · Federal Communications Commission
Regulations.gov IDFCC-2026-0628-0001
IntroducedFebruary 20, 2026
Comment DeadlineApril 22, 2026

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