Recently, all major newspapers and TV channels highlighted a pivotal development for the mobile industry: the refarming of spectrum from government users, including defense, space, and other PSUs, which is set to free up 687 MHz of additional spectrum for deploying 4G and 5G services. This initiative is being celebrated as a transformative step in positioning India among nations striving to unlock the full potential of airwaves—a crucial foundation for adopting next-generation technologies like 5G and 6G. These advancements are anticipated to generate significant financial gains, boost GDP growth, and improve the quality of life for millions. In this article, I delve deeper into the implications of this headline-making announcement. Will the immediate release of 328 MHz of spectrum, as declared by the Ministry of Telecommunications, be a game-changer for the mobile industry and Indian consumers? Or is there a broader narrative that has been overlooked in the current discourse?
What is the Likely Breakdown of the 687 MHz Spectrum?
Before analyzing the significance of this announcement in terms of value, it’s essential to speculate on the bandwise breakdown of the 687 MHz spectrum. How does this figure add up, and which bands are involved? Since no detailed breakdown is currently available, I will make informed assumptions to arrive at this number.
