Wi-Fi 6 is part of a new generation of innovations, like 5 G technology, which offers faster connection speeds and greater bandwidth. It operates on the radio frequency between 5925 and 7125 megahertz MHz, commonly known as 6 gigahertz GHz spectrum.
While other regional countries like Brazil, Chile and Guatemala have already granted concessions for the 6 GHz spectrum, Mexico's Federal Telecommunications Institute IFT is still in the process of awarding licenses for the 6 GHz spectrum.
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has pledged to expand internet access in Mexico since his election in 2018, but only 60 per cent of households in the country are connected, according to the latest data from the IFT.
Internet access is a challenge in most countries in Latin America, where large portions of the population live in rural areas.
More frequencies could be available by using the 6 GHz segment, which will give a speed boost to devices connected to Wi-Fi networks.
Carlos Rebellon, an executive at U.S. chipmaker Intel, said regulators are still catching up with advances in technology.
Rebellon said that Wi-Fi 6 would bring the biggest leap in speed in Wi-Fi's 20 year history, because it is interesting for startups or innovators who are ready to implement it.
Wi-Fi 6 is only available for phones and devices that support this connection. The latest Apple, Samsung, and Huawei laptops are compatible with the technology, as well as the new Asus, Dell and HP laptops.
According to Jose Luis Solleiro, a researcher and innovation specialist at the Institute of Applied Sciences and Technological Development ICAT, the digital transformation through 5 G and Wi-Fi is challenging and requires steps to anchor the technology and make it available to everyone. Solleiro said that it is necessary to invest in research and innovation, not only in towers.
The IFT can use part of the new frequency band for Wi-Fi 6 to expand 5 G services.
The United States allocated 6 GHz band spectrum solely for Wi-Fi services, while Chile decided the band will be shared between free internet use Wi-Fi and licensed use, which leaves room for 5 G.