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The harmonisation decision will make 480 MHz of additional spectrum available in the 6 GHz band. It will almost double the amount of available spectrum, adding to the 538.5 MHz available in the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands. The enhanced spectrum will reduce network congestion and thus increase network speed. Countries around the world, including the US and the UK, are progressively making spectrum available in the 6 GHz band, so adapted devices can easily tap into the new benefits. Making more bandwidth available for Wi-Fi services is fundamental for facilitating innovation and for reaching the proposed Digital Decade targets for 2030, according to which all European households should have gigabit connectivity. Member States shall make this frequency band available for the implementation of Wi-Fi by 1 December 2021. The 6 GHz harmonisation decision falls within the Radio Spectrum Decision framework, which allows the Commission to harmonise radio spectrum bands in timely support of innovative market and technological developments.