Allocation of 5G spectrum underneath the 6 GHz band for cell providers will probably be useful for India in line with international telecom industry body GSMA. Representative picture.
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Allocation of 5G spectrum underneath the 6 GHz band for cell providers will probably be useful for India as a number of nations are pushing for allocating telecom spectrum in the identical vary, in line with international telecom industry body GSMA.
In a letter to union Telecom Minister Aswhini Vaishnaw, GSMA Director General Mats Granryd mentioned the spectrum in the 6 GHz band is the one giant contiguous block of radiowaves left in the mid-frequency vary, and India may even profit from its capability.
The telecom industry mentioned the price of community rollout in this frequency will probably be decrease as in comparison with the following set of appropriate spectrum for 5G out there in increased frequency band.
“India would also considerably benefit from this additional capacity given India’s accelerated digital adoption and leadership in the digital space, including in 5G. This digital leadership requires India to match the spectrum roadmaps of the leading 5G nations, which 6 GHz capacity will support,” Mr. Granryd mentioned in the letter dated December 12.
GSMA in one other letter to Mr. Vaishnaw final month had mentioned that the 6 GHz band is the one giant contiguous block of mid-band spectrum that may ship inexpensive 5G providers.
Some firms who present WiFi providers have demanded that the spectrum in the 6 Ghz band needs to be allotted for WiFi providers.
“Unfortunately, the position taken by the Indian administration so far at the WRC-23 has been at variance with the larger consensus being developed and we are concerned that this may have a long-term impact on India’s laudable digital ambitions,” Mr. Granryd mentioned.
He mentioned that negotiations are happening at World Radio Communication Conferences 2023, underneath the aegis of UN’s telecom body ITU, and consensus is constructing round the usage of the 6 GHz band to handle the capability necessities of 5G and past.
“Countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are being joined by the Russian Federation, Brazil, Mexico and key countries in the Asia Pacific on the need for this additional mid-band spectrum,” Mr. Granryd mentioned.
The International Telecommunications Union decides on the aim for which a specific set of spectrum bands will probably be used primarily based on discussions held through the WRC meet.
Mr. Granryd mentioned now we have sought Vaishnaw’s intervention and help to instruct the Indian delegation at WRC-23 to not oppose the efforts of different nations to discover a consensus method for the band.
“This will allow for the 6 GHz equipment ecosystem to start to develop, which Indian operators and manufacturers can leverage,” he mentioned.
Mr. Granryd mentioned GSMA very a lot appreciates the constructive engagement with the Secretary (DoT) and Member (Finance) at WRC-23 and stays hopeful {that a} well timed intervention by DoT underneath Vaishnaw’s management can deliver a profitable decision.
“The 6 GHz band is also essential to achieving the ‘Bharat 6G Vision’ so that India can take its rightful place as a leading global supplier of advanced telecom technologies and solutions that are affordable and contribute to the global good,” he mentioned.
Mr. Granryd mentioned that India would additionally significantly profit from the extra capability in the 6 GHz band given India’s accelerated digital adoption and management in the digital house, together with in 5G.
“The 6 GHz band is also essential to achieving the ‘Bharat 6G Vision’ so that India can take its rightful place as a leading global supplier of advanced telecom technologies and solutions that are affordable and contribute to the global good,” Mr. Granryd mentioned.
