The FCC unanimously approves a petition by Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, and others for access to the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi tethering for AR and VR headsets
The FCC has unanimously approved plans by several tech companies to use the 6GHz band for wireless devices.
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Discussion
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@brunocendon
Bruno Cendón
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Mood today? Extremely happy! 😀🥳 Suddenly I see a VERY bright future for Wi-Fi and AR/VR technologies!! Very important announcement by the FCC today on Very Low Power operation in the 6GHz band! thanks @jrosenworcel for your leadership!! https://www.fcc.gov/...
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@googlepixel_us
@googlepixel_us
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The 6 GHz band has become critical for the future of wireless connectivity. Today's vote by the FCC is a win for Pixel users and American consumers, as this band will now be available for high-speed peer-to-peer WiFi communication. We thank the FCC for its leadership.
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@fcc
@fcc
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The Commission has adopted new rules to allow very low power devices to operate in the 6 GHz band alongside other Wi-Fi-enabled devices: https://www.fcc.gov/...
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@mishaalrahman
Mishaal Rahman
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6GHz P2P WiFi should allow for things like even faster device-to-device transfers (those of you who set up the Pixel 8 will have noticed they really discourage wired D2D transfers) and screen mirroring (though The Wi-Fi Alliance doesn't certify Miracast operation in 6GHz it...
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@patentlyapple
@patentlyapple
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Apple Thinks that the FCC Permitting Very Low Power Device Operations in the 6 GHz Band is a Positive Step Forward for A/R Devices https://www.patentlyapple.com/ ... [image]
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@nvcidambi
Vijay Nagarajan
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Great news coming out of @FCC today. Thankful for your leadership to advance #WiFi innovation @JRosenworcelFCC, @BrendanCarrFCC, @GeoffreyStarks, @SimingtonFCC and @AGomezFCC. My statement on today's vote ⤵️ #FCCLive #6GHz #6GHzWiFi [image]
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@qualcommpolicy
@qualcommpolicy
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Today, the @FCC unanimously approved allowing Very Low Power portable devices to operate in 850 MHz of the 6 GHz band. This flexibility will impact everything from education to healthcare — and @Qualcomm is working to bring those many benefits to the public asap. #TeamQualcomm
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@geoffreystarks
Geoffrey Starks
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Consumers deserve wireless products that are innovative, efficient, affordable, and easy to use. Our action today in the 6 GHz band will help make that vision reality.
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@senschumer
Chuck Schumer
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Internet is essential. Ever since Donald Trump and his administration undid #NetNeutrality, I've been fighting to bring #NetNeutrality back. And this is a great step from President Biden's FCC! https://www.fcc.gov/...
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@thephillipsonians
@thephillipsonians
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YES! Thank you! This is another of those issues that shouldn't even be under debate except industry pays millions and millions to compel lawmakers to work against consumers and contrary to public interest. …
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@infinite_improbabilties
@infinite_improbabilties
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What is the FCC's responsibility? The scope of the news distortion policy is limited in several respects. First, the regulation applies only to the broadcast medium, which means that the FCC has no power to enforce it against cable news networks, newspapers or newsletters (whet…
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@energycommerce
@energycommerce
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Americans rely on internet for all aspects of their lives. Today's move to restore net neutrality will help the FCC: 🔐protect national security 📶ensure reliable service 💻expand internet access 🚫combat anti-competitive practices ✅address thousands of consumer complaints
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FCC moves ahead with Title II net neutrality rules in 3-2 party-line vote
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FCC moves ahead with Title II net neutrality rules in 3-2 party-line vote