Ofcom has set out proposals that would allow mobile networks and Wi-Fi services to share parts of the same radio spectrum for the first time.

The plans would make the UK the first country in Europe to commit to sharing the upper 6 GHz band, with the spectrum divided so that Wi-Fi is prioritised in one section and mobile services in another under strict technical controls.

The move is designed to ease pressure on both broadband and mobile networks as demand for connectivity continues to surge.

The regulator says the approach would boost capacity, support innovation such as future 6G services, and help businesses and consumers access faster, more reliable connections.