FCC opens up entire 6GHz band to ultra-low power devices like VR devices and smartwatches
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on December 11, 2024 that it will allow 'very low power (VLP) devices' to be used unlicensed in the entire 1200 MHz band of the 6 GHz band. This is expected to improve the convenience of VR devices, smart watches, in-car devices, and more.
FCC Opens Entire 6 GHz Band To Very Low Power Device Operations | Federal Communications Commission
The FCC has gradually allowed unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band. In April 2020, Wi-Fi 6E-compatible devices began distribution in the United States, allowing the use of 5.925 to 7.125 GHz for devices with high output such as smartphones, laptops, and Wi-Fi routers. In 2023, the use of 'U-NII-5 (5.925 to 6.425 GHz)' and 'U-NII-7 (6.525 to 6.875 GHz)' for VLP devices was also permitted, allowing devices with low output such as VR devices and wearable devices to use the 6 GHz band.
FCC announces that 6GHz band communication will be allowed for ultra-low power devices such as AR/VR headsets - GIGAZINE
And on December 11, 2024, VLP devices will be available for unlicensed use on the U-NII-6 (6.425-6.525 GHz) and U-NII-8 (6.875-7.125 GHz) bands. This will allow commercially available VLP devices to operate in the full 1200 MHz band of the 6 GHz band. However, they are prohibited from being used as part of a 'fixed outdoor infrastructure.'
'VLP devices can operate at very low power while providing very fast connections,' the FTC said. 'This action will spur innovation in technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality devices, in-car devices, wearable devices, healthcare monitoring, short-range mobile hotspots, and precision location and navigation.'
In Japan, when the use of the 6 GHz band is permitted in September 2022, outdoor use of VLP devices in the '5925-6425 MHz' range will also be permitted .
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