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Rep Anna Eshoo

Eshoo Applauds FCC’s Expansion of Unlicensed Spectrum in 6 GHz Band

April 23, 2020

Palo Alto, CA – Today, Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) released the following statement following the FCC's 5-0 vote to allocate 1,200 MHz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed uses, such as Wi-Fi:

"Unlicensed spectrum has been the foundational platform for countless innovations in the last three decades. Over two billion internet-connected devices – laptops, tablets, cell phones, smart home appliances, and internet of things devices – depend on Wi-Fi, which uses unlicensed spectrum.

"I commend the FCC for this historic investment in expanding unlicensed spectrum. This decision will enable countless innovations in AI, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, and use cases we can't even imagine, for years to come. Most importantly, this spectrum will be transformational for the future of telehealth, which has become a central part of our country's response to the coronavirus."

Rep. Eshoo has longcalled for spectrum allocated for unlicensed uses. On March 4th Rep. Eshoo led a letter praising the FCC's proposal to allocate the 1,200 MHz in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed spectrum. A copy of the letter can be found HERE.

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