Direct spectrum allocation to enterprises not tenable: COAI on private 5G networks

Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Monday said direct spectrum allocation to enterprises is not tenable in India as the industry body of telcos cited cost burden, regulatory parity and security-related concerns to back its arguments.

COAI advocated that all enterprise 5G needs must be fulfilled through licensed Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) through spectrum leasing or network slicing, as this would ensure national security, revenue protection and regulatory balance in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.