# Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2020-05-26 · Effective 2020-07-27 · 85 FR 31390
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-11236
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 31390
- **Publication date:** 2020-05-26
- **Effective date:** 2020-07-27
- **FCC docket:** ET Docket No. 18-295 and GN Docket No. 17-183
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission adopts rules designed to optimize unlicensed access by authorizing two types of unlicensed operations in the 6 GHz band while also protecting incumbent services so that they continue to thrive in the band. The Commission is authorizing unlicensed standard-power access points that will operate under the control of an automated frequency coordination system in portions of the 6 GHz band. The Commission is also opening the entire 6 GHz band for unlicensed indoor low power access points. In addition, the Commission will permit unlicensed client devices to communicate with both the standard-power and low-power access points. These rules will provide opportunities for unlicensed operations to use up to 320- megahertz channels to expand capacity and increase performance. This forward-looking action anticipates the next generation of the unlicensed devices and advances the U.S.'s role as an innovator and global spectrum policy leader.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/05/26/2020-11236/unlicensed-use-of-the-6-ghz-band)
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