Breaking DoT has decided to delicense the 6 GHz spectrum band

[Phoenix96]

The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) has urged the Central government to delicense the lower portion of the 6GHz band – 5925–6425 MHz – to support next-generation WiFi connectivity in the country and accelerate digital transformation initiatives.

Delicense lower 6GHz for WiFi 7, digital transformation initiatives: IAFI to Scindia - ET Telecom

Jyotiraditya Scindia: He said delicensing lower 6GHz band would also enable the next wave of digital innovation, empowering rural communities, and supporting India’s global leadership in software, AR/VR, and device manufacturing.

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[Koji]

Delicense lower 6GHz for WiFi 7, digital transformation initiatives: IAFI to Scindia - ET Telecom

Jyotiraditya Scindia: He said delicensing lower 6GHz band would also enable the next wave of digital innovation, empowering rural communities, and supporting India’s global leadership in software, AR/VR, and device manufacturing.

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The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) has urged the Central government to delicense the lower portion of the 6GHz band – 5925–6425 MHz – to support next-generation WiFi connectivity in the country and accelerate digital transformation initiatives.

Maybe they are trying to tell the Govt that oh villagers would benefit from MLO or something and maybe Govt would then agree

because all these years, how dare people living in cities have a comfortable Wi-Fi experience

 

[TheCapedCrusader]

To bring new spectrum bands such as 6GHz for auction, the Department of telecommunications would need telecom regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to recommend its reserve price. The plan is to bring 6GHz spectrum in the next auction, possibly in 2026.

No spectrum auctions in 2025, Centre mulling new bands for next year | Mint

 

[Bapun]

The Indian government has released a draft to de-license the 5925 MHz to 6425 MHz band, so that this spectrum can now be used without paying license fees. This move will promote next-generation technologies such as AI, robotic surgery, e-health, AR/VR and high-end video games in India.

De-license means - any company or person can use this band without government permission and payment. It can be used in Wi-Fi hotspots, smart devices, or IoT networks.

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[Sayantan]

Centre notifies draft rules for delicensing lower 6 GHz band - ET Telecom

The ‘Use of Low Power and Very Low Power Wireless Access System including Radio Local Area Network in Lower 6 GHz band (Exemption from Licensing Requirement) Rules, 2025’ apply to the 5925-6425 MHz band, according to the notification.

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[Bapun]

Terming the Central government’s decision to delicense the lower 6GHz band was a “necessity”, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said this will boost innovation across industries and help drive entrepreneurial opportunities across India.

‘We have now delicensed and awarded the lower portion of the 6GHz spectrum, which is not a luxury today, it is a necessity. And that will give our industry multi-gigabit speeds, ultra-low latency, low-cost digital highways that will spawn multiple businesses and opportunities,’ Scindia said at a Wi-Fi event organised by the Broadband India Forum (BIF).

Delicensing lower 6GHz for Wi-Fi a ‘necessity’, industry should produce affordable devices: Jyotiraditya Scindia - ET Telecom

Jyotiraditya Scindia: Scindia said policy rules for 6GHz band will be released by August 15 this year. ‘I guarantee that our rules for this will be out either on or before Independence Day of this year,’ he added.

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