India recently concluded the 5G auction, but the band where a large proportion of the operator’s focus will be is the 3.5 GHz band. Why? As this band has the maximum quantum of airwaves with a reasonable propagation characteristic compared to any other band, be it 700 MHz or 26 GHz. However, this band is not fully clear to use in some circles for both Bharti and VI. In this note, we will talk about the strategies that Bharti & VI can adopt so that their flexibility of usage in these circles is greatly increased and the consumers’ experience is not hampered in any way.
3.5 GHz Band’s Encumbrances
The figure below is the band plan for the 3500 MHz.
