WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) is pleased to announce the formation of its Ofcom AFC Task Group, a collaborative industry initiative dedicated to supporting the implementation of Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems for standard-power operation in the United Kingdom’s 6 GHz band.
The newly established task group brings together AFC providers, device manufacturers, network operators, technology suppliers, regulators, and industry experts to develop a common framework that supports Ofcom’s recently published AFC requirements and promotes efficient, interference-protected spectrum access across the entire 5925-7125 MHz band. The Forum previously created the standards framework for the 6 GHz band in the US along with the WiFi Alliance (https://winnforum.org/6-ghz-committee/).
As part of its work, the task group will develop a specification that documents UK AFC requirements and identifies key differences from existing FCC-based AFC frameworks. The group will also address standardized device-to-AFC protocol by recommending necessary modification to the WiFi Alliance to be incorporated in the existing US-based protocol, create requirements traceability resources, support AFC testing activities, and evaluate the need for supplementary technical guidance documents.
“Our goal is to provide a practical, industry-driven framework that enables successful AFC deployments in the UK while promoting interoperability, consistency, and regulatory compliance,” said Task Group Chair Masoud Olfat of Federated Wireless. “By bringing together stakeholders from across the wireless ecosystem, we can accelerate implementation and help ensure a robust and innovative 6 GHz environment.”
The group, supported by Ofcom, is actively reviewing Ofcom’s finalized AFC system specifications, test requirements, and related regulatory materials while conducting detailed technical analysis of the differences between UK and North American AFC frameworks.
The task group welcomes participation from member organizations and individuals with expertise or interest in AFC systems, spectrum management, wireless networking, regulatory compliance, testing, propagation modeling, cybersecurity, and 6 GHz technologies. Participation provides an opportunity to collaborate directly with industry leaders, influence emerging specifications, contribute technical expertise, and help build a strong foundation for next-generation wireless innovation. For information on joining the Wireless Innovation Forum to participate in the Ofcom AFC Task Group, visit www.winnforum.org.
About the Wireless Innovation Forum
Established in 1996, the Wireless Innovation Forum™ comprises an international group of equipment vendors, subsystem vendors, software developers, technology developers, communication service providers, research and engineering organizations, academic institutions, government users, regulators and others who share the common business interests of advancing technologies supporting the innovative utilization of spectrum and the development of wireless communications systems, including essential or critical communications systems. www.WirelessInnovation.org. Forum projects are supported by platinum sponsor Shure.
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