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COAI Calls on DoT to Permit Standard-Power Outdoor Operations in the 6 GHz Band
Summary:The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to expedite rule changes permitting standard-power outdoor use of the delicensed lower 6 GHz band, following an expert committee’s recommendation for 36 dBm operations. COAI says fixed wireless access and point-to-multipoint technology could help overcome fibre deployment challenges and improve last-mile […]
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DoT asks TRAI to reassess net neutrality framework amid evolving 5G ecosystem
Summary:The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked TRAI to review India’s net neutrality framework to ensure it remains relevant amid rapid advances in 5G, evolving network technologies, and changing telecom market dynamics. The review will examine issues such as 5G network slicing and differentiated services while balancing innovation, consumer protection, fair internet access, and service […]
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Tech Industry Seeks Higher Power Limits for Wi-Fi in India’s Newly Delicensed 6 GHz Band
India’s technology sector is calling on the government to revise power regulations for Wi-Fi and wireless devices operating in the delicensed 6 GHz spectrum band, urging alignment with international standards to unlock the full potential of next-gen connectivity. Leading this push is the Broadband India Forum (BIF)—an industry body whose members include Meta, Google, Microsoft, […]
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