Modi 3.0: Telcos seek 6 GHz spectrum band, non-commercial power tariff

NEW DELHI: In a fresh set of demands to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government’s third term, the telecom industry has sought the identification of 6 GHz frequency band, non-commercial electric power transmission, and on-ground implementation of right of way (RoW) framework, for telecom services expansion in the country.

“Some of the few asks from the new government include allocation of 6 GHz spectrum band for 5G/IMT services. There is a need for industrial/utility electricity tariff rates for telecom infrastructure,” SP Kochhar, director general, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) told ETTelecom.