Cabinet approves refarming of 687 MHz spectrum for 5G, 6G

Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said the Cabinet has approved the refarming of 687 MHz of spectrum from various government ministries for the deployment of 5G and future 6G services.

The total worth of the spectrum that has been approved for refarming so far is estimated to be Rs 2 lakh crore, officials said. The spectrum will now be brought for auctions.