Why India’s 6Ghz spectrum dilemma is affecting PS5 Pro console launch in the country
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why India’s 6Ghz spectrum dilemma is affecting PS5 Pro console launch in the country

The Hindu  

The story so far: Earlier in November, the PlayStation 5 Pro console was released in key markets around the world, but no announcement was made regarding India. On November 8, Sony said, “PS5 Pro will not be available in some countries where 6GHz wireless band used in IEEE 802.11be has not yet been allowed.” What’s the brief history on WiFi bands? While the International Telecommunications Union generally tries to keep wireless frequencies for telecom, WiFi, satellite and other use cases uniform around the world, several countries have not yet agreed on a standard division of the 6GHz band. Apple and Samsung phones sell in India with the exact same support for 6GHz WiFi, for instance, but the WiFi feature is programmed to avoid connecting to 6GHz spectrum. Even without the 6GHz spectrum, WiFi 7 routers can be sold in India that make the maximum wireless speed faster than any home broadband plans that are even sold here in the first place.

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Sony Releases PS5 Pro But It Won't Be Launched In India Anytime Soon, Here's Why
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sony Releases PS5 Pro But It Won't Be Launched In India Anytime Soon, Here's Why

ABP News  

Sony India has revealed that the eagerly awaited PlayStation 5 Pro, featuring next-generation hardware upgrades and support for Wi-Fi 7, will not be launching in India and other regions where the 6GHz band required for Wi-Fi 7 has not received regulatory approval. Sony in an official statement said, “PS5 Pro will not be available in some countries where the 6GHz …

Delicensing 6 Ghz band to hamper 5G, 6G roll-out in India, incur loss to exchequer: COAI
1 year, 4 months ago

Delicensing 6 Ghz band to hamper 5G, 6G roll-out in India, incur loss to exchequer: COAI

The Hindu  

Telecom industry body COAI has cautioned the telecom department that delicensing spectrum in the 6 Ghz band will hamper roll-out of 5G advance and 6G services in the country. COAI said that the 6 GHz band was the only additional contiguous spectrum available in mid-band for IMT, beyond what had already been put up in auction. The industry body cautioned …

6 GHz spectrum attracts telcos and broadband providers
1 year, 8 months ago

6 GHz spectrum attracts telcos and broadband providers

The Hindu  

It’s not too common to hear that a band of wireless spectrum is “close to our hearts” from the lectern of a hotel ballroom in Central Delhi. But the emerging interest in getting access to the 6 gigahertz band — which ranges from 5,925 to 7,125 megahertz — is pitting wireless telecom operators against fixed line Internet Service Providers, with …

5G speed to reduce to half if less spectrum allotted in 6GHz band: COAI
1 year, 8 months ago

5G speed to reduce to half if less spectrum allotted in 6GHz band: COAI

India TV News  

The Cellular Operators Association of India said that India must allocate more spectrum in the mid-band like 6GHz for a seamless 5G mobile service in the country. If the mid-band does not adhere then the 5G download speed would reduce to 50 per cent, when fully deployed, if less spectrum is allocated in the 6GHz band. In a letter to …

Race to 6G: South Korea aims roll out by 2028; Where India stands?
1 year, 10 months ago

Race to 6G: South Korea aims roll out by 2028; Where India stands?

Hindustan Times  

With 5G technology still in its adolescent phase, in India it is just functional in few cities, South Korea has announced its plan to launch the sixth generation of mobile cellular technology - the 6G, by 2028. Korean ministry of science and information and communication technology on Monday announced that the government will incentivize local companies to produce materials, components, …

6 GHz spectrum vital for India to meet national broadband mission targets, says COAI
2 years ago

6 GHz spectrum vital for India to meet national broadband mission targets, says COAI

The Hindu  

Industry body COAI on Wednesday said it is critical to identify a 6 GHz band for mobile services, and mid-bands offering wide coverage and capacity are important for rapid and cost-efficient deployments of 5G mobile networks. The association also emphasised that the 6 GHz spectrum is vital for India to achieve the targets of the National Broadband Mission. "The industry …

6 GHz spectrum vital for super-fast 5G speed, says COAI
2 years ago

6 GHz spectrum vital for super-fast 5G speed, says COAI

India TV News  

As India rolls out 5G at a much faster pace than expected, it is critical to identify the 6 GHz band for international mobile telecommunications services, to not only aid long-term network planning but also help the National Broadband Mission achieve broadband speeds up to 50 Mbps by 2024-25, the Cellular Operators Association of India said on Wednesday. This is …

Most airports and nearby areas unlikely to get 5G connectivity and services anytime soon. Here's why
2 years, 1 month ago

Most airports and nearby areas unlikely to get 5G connectivity and services anytime soon. Here's why

Firstpost  

The DGCA and the MoCA fear that the radio altimetres and GPS used in most aircrafts will be adversely affected by the radiowaves used for 5G in India. Fearing that 5G bands that are being used by telecom companies might interfere with the navigation instruments on board most common aeroplanes, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of …

Well Poised to Usher in 5G Revolution in India: Bharti Airtel
2 years, 5 months ago

Well Poised to Usher in 5G Revolution in India: Bharti Airtel

News 18  

New Delhi, Aug 1: Bharti Airtel on Monday said it is well-positioned to usher in the 5G revolution in India after Sunil Mittal-led telco acquired spectrum worth Rs 43,084 crore in the auction. "Airtel now has the widest mobile broadband footprint across the country, making it well-positioned to usher in the 5G revolution in India," the statement said and claimed …

5G services in India to be launched by October, allocation by August 10, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 years, 5 months ago

5G services in India to be launched by October, allocation by August 10, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India TV News  

Highlights 5G allocation will be made by August 10, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw The Union Minister said services are expected to be rolled out from October The government had put on offer spectrum in 10 bands but received no bids for airwaves in 600 MHz 5G Network: Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday …

5G In India Explained: Why 700 MHz Is Considered As ‘Premium’ And Why Is It Important For you
2 years, 5 months ago

5G In India Explained: Why 700 MHz Is Considered As ‘Premium’ And Why Is It Important For you

News 18  

With 5G Spectrum auctions happening online in full-swing starting July 26, telcos like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Adani placed bids worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore on the first day to acquire 5G spectrum. In India, the 5G spectrum that is being auctioned include 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, …

How India Plans To Solve Network Congestion With 5G Rollout
2 years, 5 months ago

How India Plans To Solve Network Congestion With 5G Rollout

News 18  

5G spectrum auctions have finally started in India, and this has got the country excited about the near future as 5G connectivity is close to being available on handsets in India. Much has been said about 5G, how it operates compared to a 4G network, and what speeds can users expect from the latest network in the industry. But in …

Should you buy a 5G smartphone in India? Things to know ahead of 5G spectrum auction
2 years, 6 months ago

Should you buy a 5G smartphone in India? Things to know ahead of 5G spectrum auction

India Today  

5G spectrum auctions date has finally been announced. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the spectrum auction by Department of Telecommunications to assign spectrum to telecom operators for a successful 5G rollout in India. While the official date for commercial rollout by telecom operators is unknown, some reports suggest that 5G rollout in India will …

5G Spectrum Auction: Know Which 13 Key Cities Will First Get 5G Services In India
2 years, 6 months ago

5G Spectrum Auction: Know Which 13 Key Cities Will First Get 5G Services In India

ABP News  

The Indian government gave a go-ahead to the Department of Telecom's 5G spectrum auction in a cabinet meeting, paving way for the commercial rollout of 5G services in the country in the coming months which is touted to be about 10 times faster than 4G services. The cities in India that would get 5G services first include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, …

5G commercial roll out will first happen in 13 major cities in India
2 years, 6 months ago

5G commercial roll out will first happen in 13 major cities in India

India Today  

The government of India has approved 5G spectrum auctions, which means that 5G service will soon be rolled out in the coming months. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given green light to spectrum pricing for 5G auctions. It was previously reported that the 5G India launch could kick off on August 15, but it doesn’t …

India to Broaden the Spectrum with 5G: 10X Faster Than 4G, Ease of Biz, AI Push, Here’s What It Means
2 years, 6 months ago

India to Broaden the Spectrum with 5G: 10X Faster Than 4G, Ease of Biz, AI Push, Here’s What It Means

News 18  

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications to conduct an auction through which spectrum will be assigned to the successful bidders for providing 5G services to public and enterprises. Spectrum auction announced today is an integral part of developing Bharat Ka 5G ecosystem.” The beginning of a new era …

India’s hobbling 5G spectrum auction gait
2 years, 7 months ago

India’s hobbling 5G spectrum auction gait

The Hindu  

India’s 5G moment is yet to arrive while several countries all over the world have rolled out their next generation mobile networks. During this year’s Budget Speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that 5G mobile services would be rolled out within 2022-23. Existing bands include 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, and …

'Not Worth A TRAI': SatCom Industry Body Disagrees with Regulator's Advice on 5G Spectrum Auction
2 years, 8 months ago

'Not Worth A TRAI': SatCom Industry Body Disagrees with Regulator's Advice on 5G Spectrum Auction

News 18  

The satellite communications industry association or SIA has written to the government, expressing concerns about the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India ’s recommendations on spectrum auctions and requesting it to match the radio wave allocation policy with Europe and over 120 countries. In a letter to telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the SIA highlighted severe reservations over TRAI’s proposals to include …

What is 6G, the next level in communication
2 years, 10 months ago

What is 6G, the next level in communication

The Hindu  

6G development has already started. We will have designed in India telecom software for running the networks, manufactured in India telecom equipment, served in India telecom networks which can go global.” These were the words of Minister for Communication Ashwini Vaishnaw on November 23, 2021 India is already getting set to welcome the newest edition of the wireless communication and …

What Is Wi-Fi 6E and Do I Need It?
2 years, 11 months ago

What Is Wi-Fi 6E and Do I Need It?

Wired  

We collectively stream more movies and TV shows, play more online games, and make more video calls than ever before, and all this activity puts a serious strain on our Wi-Fi networks. We know the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard offers a range of benefits, including faster and more reliable access, but how does Wi-Fi 6E fit in? Wi-Fi 6E Explained …

5G services spectrum bands in India will not interfere with aircraft altimeters: ITU APT India
2 years, 11 months ago

5G services spectrum bands in India will not interfere with aircraft altimeters: ITU APT India

Live Mint  

Proposed 5G services rolled out in India will be in spectrum bands that will have sufficient safeguards and will not interfere with civil aircraft altimeters, ITU APT foundation of India said on Thursday. "In India, there is no risk from 5G services to aircraft and we are fully safeguarded as we are only allocating 3300-3670 MHz, which is more than …

China Claims Researchers Have Created 6G Tech That Is 100 Times Faster Than 5G
3 years ago

China Claims Researchers Have Created 6G Tech That Is 100 Times Faster Than 5G

News 18  

China claims to have made a breakthrough in 6G mobile technology, according to a report in South China Morning Post. This could mean the fact that 6G technology, whenever it comes, could be up to 100 times faster than 5G, the fifth generation wireless mobile network, which itself is yet to be rolled out in most parts of the world. …

US eager to work with India on 6GHz band for wireless says Ajit Pai
4 years, 6 months ago

US eager to work with India on 6GHz band for wireless says Ajit Pai

The Hindu  

The US is eager to work with India to harness the benefits of the powerful 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi and towards global harmonisation of this spectrum, Ajit Pai, the top American communications regulatory official has said. Addressing to the US-India Business Council webinar on creating alignment in the 5G Ecosystem, Mr. Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said, …

ISRO spectrum demand may hit 5G rollout in India, say industry experts
5 years, 2 months ago

ISRO spectrum demand may hit 5G rollout in India, say industry experts

India TV News  

Spectrum demand of Indian Space Research Organisation and the telecom ministry's proposed conditions to roll out mobile services in 26 gigahertz band are likely to make deployment of 5G services in the country challenging, according to industry experts. The DoT has proposed radiation power of 7 decibel watt per 200 megahertz for base stations to be deployed in the 26 …

'India has more spectrum available in 5GHz for WiFi than Japan, US or Europe'
5 years, 4 months ago

'India has more spectrum available in 5GHz for WiFi than Japan, US or Europe'

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In October 2018, the government freed up more spectrum in the 5GHz band from licensing for WiFi services. How important is WiFi 6 in the IoT era as the number of connected devices on WiFi networks are set to grow. WiFi 6 was built for an era of hundreds of devices, connecting to a single WiFi network, yet …

Doordarshan, telcos lock horns over niche 5G spectrum band
5 years, 4 months ago

Doordarshan, telcos lock horns over niche 5G spectrum band

Live Mint  

India’s telecom operators and Doordarshan have locked horns over a premium band of spectrum that the public broadcaster wants to retain for telecasting directly to phones, but the telcos feel can be put to better use in 5G telecommunications. India, which has already marked out the 3.3-3.6GHz band for 5G services, is trying to identify more spectrum bands for the …

Lack of 5G spectrum for commercial use may push up auction prices
5 years, 5 months ago

Lack of 5G spectrum for commercial use may push up auction prices

Live Mint  

India’s defence and space departments have laid claim to a large chunk of the fifth-generation airwaves, two people familiar with the matter said, casting a shadow over this year’s auctions that telcos say are too costly to bid for. The two departments have together sought 125MHz out of the 300MHz marked for 5G services, said the people cited above on …

Everything You Need to Know About 5G Technology
5 years, 6 months ago

Everything You Need to Know About 5G Technology

The Quint  

The spread of the 5G ecosystem in India is expected to be more protracted than in other countries. "5G connections in India are forecast to reach 88 million by 2025, leaving India trailing regional peers such as China, which is set to see almost 30 percent of its total connection base on 5G by 2025," according to a GSMA Intelligence …

Explained | How will a 5G network power India's future?
5 years, 7 months ago

Explained | How will a 5G network power India's future?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On Monday, June 3, Union Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad announced that the government will be holding auction for spectrum, which includes airwaves that will be used to offer 5G or fifth-generation services, in the current calendar year. A government panel report points out that with 5G, the peak network data speeds are expected to be …

Telecom Ministry will identify spectrum bands to roll out 5G network in India
5 years, 7 months ago

Telecom Ministry will identify spectrum bands to roll out 5G network in India

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Department of Telecom will start identifying and making available new spectrum bands for access and backhaul segments for timely deployment and growth of 5G networks, according to a ministry note. The department will also make available harmonised and contiguous spectrum required for deployment of next generation access technologies, a DoT note said. "Identifying and making available new …

Telecom Ministry to start identifying new spectrum bands for 5G
5 years, 7 months ago

Telecom Ministry to start identifying new spectrum bands for 5G

India TV News  

The Department of Telecom will start identifying and making available new spectrum bands for access and backhaul segments for timely deployment and growth of 5G networks, according to a ministry note. The department will also make available harmonised and contiguous spectrum required for deployment of next generation access technologies, a DoT note said. "Identifying and making available new spectrum bands …

Telecom Ministry to start identifying new spectrum bands for 5G
5 years, 7 months ago

Telecom Ministry to start identifying new spectrum bands for 5G

The Quint  

By Anjana Das New Delhi, May 26 The Department of Telecom will start identifying and making available new spectrum bands for access and backhaul segments for timely deployment and growth of 5G networks, according to a ministry note. The department will also make available harmonised and contiguous spectrum required for deployment of next generation access technologies, a DoT note said. …

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