Spectrum Policy
Spectrum Refarming: Is It Enough to Unlock True 5G and 6G Value?
Recently, all major newspapers and TV channels highlighted a pivotal development for the mobile industry: the refarming of spectrum from...
Why the 6 GHz Band Needs Stronger WiFi Support to Succeed
The Financial Express recently reported that the central government is considering allocating the upper portion of the 6 GHz band...
TRAI’s 700 MHz Spectrum: Leveling the Playing Field Between Bharti and RJIO While Blocking RJIO’s Sub-GHz 5G Potential
Yesterday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) proposed allocating an additional 5 MHz spectrum in the 700 MHz band...
Navigating the Spectrum: The 700 MHz Odyssey of Missed Opportunities and Regulatory Oversights
This article delves into the complex narrative of the 700 MHz spectrum band, celebrated for its vast potential in mobile...
Why India Must Delicense The 6 GHz Band
Recently, my YouTube video, “5G Monetization: Understanding the Wi-Fi Bottleneck,” sparked some questions that deserve a detailed exploration beyond what...
Auctioning of E-band in India : Estimating Reserve Price
Introduction On September 29th, 2023, TRAI unveiled a consultation paper on the E-Band spectrum auction. The primary aim of this paper is...
6 GHz Band Allocation in India: The Clash for Access
Worldwide, the demand for access to the 6GHz band is rapidly intensifying. This fervent debate extends its reach across the...
Spectrum Usage Charge Trends – What Story Does it tell?
The spectrum usage charges (SUC) data for all Indian telecom operators can be accessed through the DoT's website via this link. However,...
Analysing the Operation of MWA and Satellite Services in the Same Spectrum Bands
On September 27, 2023, TRAI issued a consultation paper concerning spectrum allocation for E&V bands and the bands supporting the existing Microwave...
Why are Low Frequency Bands Configured in FDD Mode?
In this note, we will discuss why low bands are used in FDD (Frequency Duplex Mode) mode and why not...