24 February 2023
The GSMA is increasing the pressure on India’s decision-making bodies to identify and support 6GHz band spectrum for 5G.
According to a letter to the communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw the GSMA said: "the 6GHz range is the primary mid-band spectrum to meet the needs for 5G expansion and its timely availability will drive cost-efficient network deployment, help lower the broadband usage gap and support digital inclusion."
Currently, part of the 6GHz band is used in India and other countries for satellite services and some representatives of the satellite industry are concerned about potential interference from terrestrial services.
