diff --git a/src/com/android/settings/wifi/tether/WifiTetherMaximizeCompatibilityPreferenceController.java b/src/com/android/settings/wifi/tether/WifiTetherMaximizeCompatibilityPreferenceController.java
index 7f386fdeebc..76c0e50b564 100644
--- a/src/com/android/settings/wifi/tether/WifiTetherMaximizeCompatibilityPreferenceController.java
+++ b/src/com/android/settings/wifi/tether/WifiTetherMaximizeCompatibilityPreferenceController.java
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ public class WifiTetherMaximizeCompatibilityPreferenceController extends
         if (mWifiManager == null) {
             return false;
         }
-        if (!mWifiManager.is5GHzBandSupported() || mWifiManager.getCountryCode() == null) {
+        if (!mWifiManager.is5GHzBandSupported()) {
             return false;
         }
         return true;