Centre clears licence-free use of lower 6 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi

The centre has cleared licence-exempt use of a key portion of the 6 GHz spectrum, covering 5925 MHz to 6425 MHz for the roll-out of next-generation high-speed Wi-Fi networks.

Under the new regime, devices operating in the lower 6 GHz band, which have traditionally been restricted for licensed telecom use can now be deployed without a licence or spectrum assignment, provided they adhere to prescribed technical specifications and operate on a non-interference, shared and non-protection basis.