COAI supports opening the entire 6 GHz band to 5G in India yet again

The 6 GHz band is essential for improving the performance of 5G networks since it offers faster data rates, more capacity, and better connectivity.

In order to improve 5G connectivity in India, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has stressed the significance of opening the entire 6 GHz spectrum for international mobile telecommunications (IMT) according to a report by HinduBusinessLine. As a country that prioritises mobile over Wi-Fi and relies less on it, COAI thinks that using the 6 GHz spectrum will greatly improve user experiences and coverage quality.

For mobile network operators, the 6 GHz band offers a contiguous block of spectrum, enabling higher spectrum efficiency. As a result, they can lower operating expenses while providing a greater range of services to customers. The necessity for significant densification due to a lack of mid-band spectrum could result in high prices, an increase in carbon emissions, and probable interference or site availability issues.

The 6 GHz band is essential for improving the performance of 5G networks since it offers faster data rates, more capacity, and better connectivity. India can guarantee the smooth expansion of its digital infrastructure and satisfy the growing expectations of its mobile-first population by making this spectrum available.The Internet of Things (IoT), driverless vehicles, and smart cities are driving future demand, and COAI has once again urged the government to allot the complete 6 GHz channels for 5G communications.

The suggestion made by COAI is in line with the requirement for strong and dependable 5G networks, allowing India to fully capitalise on the transformative potential of cutting-edge technology and promote digital innovation across a range of industries. COAI has repeatedly asked the Indian government for 6 GHz spectrum to be made available to telecom providers. However, international organisations like GSMA are also expressing their views on the significance of the 6 GHz spectrum for mobile services, in addition to COAI in India.

Earlier this year In a letter to telecom secretary K Rajaraman, COAI, whose members include Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, stated that mobile service providers needed 2 MHz frequencies in the medium band spectrum to improve user experience and that the entire 1200 MHz of frequencies available in the 6 GHz band should be set aside for them.

For mobile telephony to be able to provide high-speed data services in the region of 50-100 mbps, the government should reserve the entire spectrum available in the medium frequency range of the 6 gigahertz band, stated the letter from the telecom industry's trade group COAI to the Department of Telecom in April this year.