TL;DR The FCC has approved new rules that expand how unlicensed devices can use the 6 GHz Wi-Fi band. While little will change overnight, the decision could improve future Wi-Fi performance for your phone, smart home gear, and more. As Fierce Network reports, the FCC’s decision creates a new category of unlicensed devices called geofenced variable power (GVP). The FCC’s latest decision pushes things further by allowing higher power levels and outdoor use for certain classes of unlicensed devices. As new Android phones, wearables, and smart home devices roll out over the next few years, Wi-Fi connectivity will need to keep up.