The Australian Communications and Media Authority opened consultation on its preliminary approach to Automatic Frequency Coordination for standard-power Radio Local Area Network devices in the 5925-6585 MHz range. The paper addresses licensing, accreditation of AFC system providers, implementation responsibilities, coexistence with incumbent services and the relationship between devices and AFC databases.

Comments are due by 5:00 p.m. AEDT on December 18, 2026.

The consultation is the first step toward future authorization arrangements and does not itself permit standard-power operation or establish final equipment-certification requirements.

Impact

Impact assessment: Low.

Key reasons: The proposal could create a new authorization and certification pathway for standard-power 6 GHz Wi-Fi equipment, but all technical and operational requirements remain under consultation.

Who is affected?

Standard-power Wi-Fi equipment manufacturers, AFC system operators and developers, importers, network planners, test laboratories, certification bodies and ANATEL compliance teams.

Conclusion:

Assess 5925-6585 MHz product plans and AFC dependencies, and consider commenting before December 18, 2026.