6 GHz use needs more studies and no decision for now, say officials

Telcos want entire band to be reserved for 5G-based mobile broadband but government not in a rush

While telecom operators have called for urgently freeing up the 6GHz band for 5G-based mobile broadband communications, the government is not keen on taking a decision on the matter for now, telecom department officials said.

Instead, it needs more time to study the impact of allocating the precious spectrum band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) or Wi-Fi uses, they added.

The 6 GHz band represents the largest block of unused spectrum and is being fought over by telcos and tech companies due to its significant potential for 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi expansion.

It is a specific range of frequencies spanning