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Licensed 6 GHz spectrum can ensure that mobile connectivity will support LATAM\u2019s digital goals going into the 2030s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the conclusion of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23), countries representing 60% of the global population sought inclusion in the identification of the band for licensed mobile, including Brazil and Mexico in LATAM. This footprint is expected to grow to 80% of the global population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This range is coveted by both mobile and Wi-Fi and regulators in LATAM and elsewhere are defining additional 6 GHz spectrum to these technologies based on their understanding of which requires access to more spectrum. The 6 GHz band represents the largest remaining single block of mid-band spectrum that can be assigned to licensed mobile or unlicensed Wi-Fi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Importantly, the spectrum capacity in the lower 6 GHz band is available for Wi-Fi evolution in LATAM. It is now time to ensure that mobile is given the same potential with fair and balanced regulation that allows licensed mobile access to the full upper 6 GHz band at 6.425-7.125 GHz. To learn more, download the report below and visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/6-ghz-for-imt\/\">the GSMA&#8217;s dedicated page for this range.<\/a> And for more on spectrum in Latin America, visit the GSMA&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/gsma_resources\/spectrum-management-in-latin-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dedicated page for the region.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regulators all over the world are considering how best to manage spectrum in the 5.925\u20137.125 GHz frequency range. Licensed 6 GHz spectrum can ensure that mobile connectivity will support LATAM\u2019s digital goals going into the 2030s. 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