We’ve updated our 5GHz WiFi article to help address some of the points our readers have brought up, as well as to clarify the theories at work. Many have opined that using 5GHz rather than 2.4GHz is ...

Choosing the right Wi-Fi band can make a big difference in your internet connection. Here’s what you need to know. Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything ...

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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to release a small amount of spectrum in the 5 GHz WiFi band. The automotive industry had held on to this WiFi spectrum for use in ...

Apple's iPhone 12 series sports an upgraded hotspot mode that supports 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, greatly expanding the handsets' utility amid a worldwide buildout of 5G cellular networks. As noted by ...

There is strong growth in the number of devices connecting to WiFi networks using the 5GHz band rather than the more popular 2.4GHz band. This is according to AlwaysOn CEO Nico Pretorius. WiFi ...

New Delhi: In October 2018, the government freed up more spectrum in the 5GHz band from licensing for WiFi services. They also want the industry to set up 1 million WiFi access points by the end of ...

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is undertaking a consultation with telcos and other stakeholders over the use of the 5GHz spectrum band for wifi services. The regulator said it is looking to develop a ...

The PS5 appears to have difficulty switching between WiFi bands on a connected network. More than that, it also appears that under the current system software, the PS5 will only work consistently with ...

Google is investigating ongoing issues between the Pixel 9 series and Android Auto, as well as confirming a fix for 5GHz Wi-Fi issues that’s been ongoing for a while. Android Auto issues are far from ...