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>We said this about 5Ghz when that came out.

To the extent "we" said this, we were absolutely, 100% correct. 5 GHz was and remains a massive improvement over 2.4 GHz, exactly as hoped. But in the decade and half since demands have gone up a lot. 6 GHz will be even better as it propagates even worse and has even more bandwidth available, while human population density won't change.

>I'm sorry to say it's not true, there's more than enough spectrum in 5Ghz if properly managed and co-ordinated

I'm sorry to say you're wrong, there is not remotely enough usable spectrum, and that's regardless of "proper management" which in reality is completely contrary to the practical reality local networks in a setting with a high density of independent people/organizations.

>I would rather fix that first.

That's nice. Most fortunately you are not in charge.

>Why is it we can run WiFi for thousands of developers in one room/venue just fine

That's a low demand situation under the control of a single entity where people are going to be understanding of compromise given the special circumstances, unlike in home or business.

>but people living in apartment blocks are apparently struggling with a dozen devices per 60sqm apartment?

You're wondering why might want their own independent LANs in their own homes? Well, I'm sure you can think of one or two reasons if you put your mind to it.



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