Centre delicenses lower 6 GHz band; boost for Wi-Fi 6E and 7 networks

The Centre on Monday issued draft rules to delicense the lower portion (5925–6425 MHz) of the 6 GHz spectrum band, a move expected to significantly benefit Wi-Fi broadband, especially emerging technologies like Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. It also aims to accelerate the adoption of low-power and very low-power wireless equipment.

According to the draft rules notified by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), no prior authorisation or frequency assignment will be required for setting up, operating or using wireless devices for low-power indoor and very low-power outdoor access in the lower 6 GHz band.