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BIF Happy with Govt for Delicensing 6 GHz Spectrum
- The Broadband Forum of India (BIF) expressed satisfaction over the Indian government's decision to delicense the 6 GHz spectrum band, releasing 500 MHz bandwidth for use.
- The move was long awaited as the potential of the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi services and mobility services was under consideration by the government.
- TV Ramachandran, president of BIF, lauded the government's decision, expecting it to spur innovation, R&D, and connectivity in India, aligning with the vision of Digital India.
- The telcos hoped for reserving the 6 GHz band for future 5G and 6G network rollout due to limited mid-band spectrum availability.
- The government's move could upset telcos as the Cellular Association of India and GSM Association advocated for utilizing the 6 GHz band spectrum for 5G implementations.
- Union telecom minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, emphasized the importance of Wi-Fi for widespread inclusion in India, mentioning the need for connectivity through hotspots.
- Telcos facing capacity issues with 5G spectrum availability in C-band might find the 6 GHz band crucial for future innovations and connectivity.
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