Archive · 29 Jul 2026
US Lawmakers Warn Over China's Wi-Fi Push
A group of 19 US lawmakers wrote a letter to the Trump administration to ask about their plans for an important meeting in China next year.
This meeting, called the World Radiocommunication Conference, will decide rules for things like Wi-Fi and new technologies.
The lawmakers are worried that China might try to change these rules in a way that could hurt the US.
They want the US to lead and work with other countries to make sure Wi-Fi and other technologies keep working well.
They also want to make sure that the 6 GHz spectrum band stays open for everyone to use, which is important for Wi-Fi and new technologies.
19 US lawmakers seek update from Trump administration on strategy for 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference in China.
Concerns raised over China's potential influence on global spectrum rules for Wi-Fi and next-generation technologies.
Lawmakers emphasize the importance of unlicensed access to the 6 GHz spectrum band for Wi-Fi capacity and innovation.
Letter calls for unified US position and closer coordination with allies to protect American innovation and economic competitiveness.
Lawmakers request detailed information on preparations, staffing, resources, and the selection of a US ambassador for the conference.
- Who
- 19 US lawmakers, including Representatives April McClain Delaney and Jay Obernolte
- What
- A letter seeking a detailed update from the Trump administration on its strategy for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference in China
- When
- The letter was sent recently, with a response deadline of August 22
- Where
- Washington, with the conference to be held in Shanghai, China
- Why
- To ensure US leadership in global spectrum policy and protect American innovation and economic competitiveness
US Lawmakers
China and Aligned Stakeholders
6 GHz Spectrum Band
US Lawmakers
Advocate for continued unlicensed access to the 6 GHz spectrum band, essential for Wi-Fi capacity, innovation, and US technological competitiveness.
China and Aligned Stakeholders
Promote exclusive licensed approaches in the upper 6 GHz band, which could undermine international momentum for unlicensed use.
- Conference
- World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27)
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Year
- 2027
- US Lawmakers
- 19 bipartisan lawmakers
- Key Figures
- Representatives April McClain Delaney, Jay Obernolte, Raja Krishnamoorthi
- Agencies Involved
- State Department, Commerce Department, Federal Communications Commission
- Response Deadline
- August 22
- Smartphone Data Usage
- 90% over Wi-Fi in the US