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Canada approves 6GHz band for Wi-Fi

Thursday 20 May 2021 | 09:48 CET | News
Canada is the latest country to approve opening up the 6GHz band for licence-free Wi-Fi services. Francois-Philippe Champagne, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the decision, saying it would support greater choice and affordability of wireless broadband for Canadian consumers.

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