The number of channels that are available to you depends on the wireless regulations in your region. The 5 GHz band tends to have less overcrowding than the 2.4 GHz band because fewer devices use it and because it has 23 channels for devices to use, while the 2.4 GHz band has only 11 channels. When multiple devices attempt to use the same radio space, overcrowding occurs. Many WiFi-enabled technologies and other household devices use the 2.4 GHz band, including microwaves and garage door openers. Your WiFi connection on a particular frequency band can also be affected by interference from other devices. However, higher frequencies allow data to be transmitted faster than lower frequencies, so higher frequencies like 5 GHz and 6 GHz allow you to upload and download files faster than 2.4 GHz. Wireless range decreases with higher frequencies because higher frequencies cannot penetrate solid objects, such as walls and floors. The 6 GHz band, exclusive to the newest WiFi standards, provides the least coverage but transmits data at the fastest speeds of the three frequencies.The 5 GHz band provides less coverage but transmits data at faster speeds.The 2.4 GHz band provides the most coverage but transmits data at slower speeds.The primary differences between wireless frequencies are the range (coverage) and bandwidth (speed) that the bands provide.