2 more 80 MHz channels will be added 138, 155.3 more 40 MHz channels will be added 142, 151, 159.Before Ofcom’s decision, UK and EU were in sync, but now the channels highlighted below have been allowed for Wi-FI use in UK. The Table below shows the 5GHz spectrum, and what channels and bands are allowed in the US, EU and UK. The extra sub-band increases the number of 80 MHz channels available for Wi-Fi from four to six. This decision opens an additional 125 MHz of spectrum in a ‘sub-band’ within the 5 GHz frequency range for Wi-Fi – while ensuring protection for other users, such as satellite services. Ofcom last month decided to update their regulations to allow Wi-Fi use in the 5.8 GHz band (U-NII-3). UK currently use a part of the spectrum called the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz band, which is becoming increasingly congested and can impair broadband performance. ![]() It is similar to how FCC regulates the use of Wi-Fi channels in the United States. The Office of Communications, commonly known as Ofcom, is the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries of the United Kingdom.
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