Cybersecurity

Sen. Warner Warns U.S. Must Reassert Leadership on Cybersecurity

Warner is concerned the 6 GHz band remains unprotected.

Naomi Jindra

Sep 30, 2025 — 2 min read

From left: NCTA - The Internet & Television Association President and CEO Cory Gardner and Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2025 — The U.S. risks losing its edge in technology and innovation if it doesn’t fix spectrum policy, speed up broadband deployment, and strengthen cybersecurity, according to a Virginia senator.

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., a former telecom executive, criticized the lack of protections for the 6 gigahertz band, which is heavily used by Wi-Fi, following recent congressional action to free up 800 megahertz of additional spectrum.

He addressed his concerns at the TechExpo25 on Tuesday, here in Washington.

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