Broadcasters oppose government’s 5G spectrum proposal, warn of disruption to TV services

Broadcasters such as Sony, Zee, Viacom, Disney Star, Sun TV, among others, have opposed the government’s fresh proposal on allocating 100 MHz of their spectrum in the 3,700-3,800 MHz band for 5G services. They say this band currently supports over 100 television channels, which would be severely affected by any spectrum reallocation.

Besides, any allocation of spectrum to 5G services in the entire 3,700-4,200 MHz band will affect the satellite signals needed for TV channels to provide end-user services due to interference, people in the know said.