Federated Wireless and Cisco Validate Standard Power Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 for Commercial Use in North America

Commercial deployments powered by Automated Frequency Coordination pave the way for the next generation of enterprise wireless across the 6 GHz spectrum

Federated Wireless and Cisco have validated and deployed Standard Power Wi-Fi 6E and 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) in enterprise environments across the U.S. and Canada. These deployments, enabled by Federated Wireless’s Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) service and Cisco’s wireless infrastructure, confirm Wi-Fi 6E’s capability for enterprise applications and offer insights for future Wi-Fi 7 implementations.

Organizations have historically faced challenges in providing reliable, high-capacity wireless connectivity in outdoor and high-ceiling settings such as college campuses and stadiums due to spectrum congestion and restrictions on 6 GHz Wi-Fi deployments. Adaptive Flow Classifier (AFC) certifications from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) now permit access to the 6 GHz spectrum, allowing Standard Power Wi-Fi use without disrupting existing users in the band.

“6 GHz-enabled Wi-Fi translates to higher speeds, lower latency, greater reliability and increased security for North America's most important industries,” said Matt Landry, vice president, Product Management, Cisco Wireless. He noted that collaborations with partners like Federated Wireless demonstrate the full potential of the 6 GHz band and the significant role that Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 occupy in enhancing wireless infrastructure.

Cisco's enterprise wireless platforms are optimized for performance and modern applications. Federated Wireless' AFC service, when integrated with Cisco’s platform, supports scalable usage of the 6 GHz band across North America, improving coverage both indoors and outdoors.

“We’ve reached a major milestone in proving that Standard Power Wi-Fi 6E is not only technically ready but commercially viable across diverse, high-demand enterprise environments,” said Iyad Tarazi, CEO of Federated Wireless. He emphasized the benefits of incorporating AFC and AI-enabled planning tools with Cisco’s wireless infrastructure to help companies effectively utilize the 6 GHz band.

Early adopters are showcasing the advantages of unlicensed 6 GHz spectrum. Nutrien, a prominent agricultural inputs provider, has implemented Wi-Fi 6E across operations in the U.S. and Canada, enhancing performance in challenging environments, including high-ceiling industrial spaces.

“Our operations span a wide range of industrial sites and thousands of employees across North America, all of which depend on reliable, high-performance wireless connectivity,” said Brock Richards, Senior Solutions Architect at Nutrien. He discussed the impact of Cisco Wi-Fi 6E technology, which combined with Federated Wireless’s AFC service, delivers secure and consistent coverage in complex RF environments.

The University of British Columbia is also deploying dense Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 networks on its Vancouver campus to enhance academic applications and support collaborative research.

“Supporting cutting-edge research and immersive learning experiences across a modern campus requires more than just basic connectivity—it demands wireless infrastructure that performs under pressure,” said Geoff Armstrong, Senior Network Analyst at the university. He highlighted how the utilization of Cisco Wi-Fi 6E access points through Federated Wireless’s AFC service allows for robust connections in demanding environments.