The Federal Communications Commission voted at its monthly meeting on two measures to make more spectrum available for Wi-Fi and 5G networks.

The FCC voted 3-1 on rules for an auction of the 3.5 GHz midband spectrum, now used for naval radar, that can be used to deliver 5G. In a separate vote, it unanimously agreed to open up more spectrum for Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band.

Together the two measures highlight the agency's efforts to make more spectrum available to use for high-speed internet connectivity. Spectrum is the lifeblood of wireless internet service, and over the past few years the FCC has struggled to keep up with demand for access to this limited resource. While everyone agrees more spectrum is needed, groups often fight over the details and rules for accessing the spectrum.