New Delhi. Your home Wi-Fi can be faster than before. The government has decided to allow a part of the 6 GHz spectrum band to use unlicensed use. This will provide an additional 500 MHz spectrum for Wi-Fi and improve internet speed and network. The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) has issued the draft rules for this and has sought suggestions from the public till June 15. After this, these rules will be implemented.
The draft states that these rules 5925 – 6425 MHz will be applicable in the band. According to media reports, internet speed in 6 GHz band can reach 9.6 GBPS. The maximum speed in the 5 GHz band is just 1.3 GBPS, while the 2.4 GHz band gets only 600 Mbps. More than 84 countries like America, UK and South Korea have already opened this band for Wi-Fi use. Till now, Wi-Fi in India was working on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, which has now become crowded. In such a situation, 6 GHz band can prove to be a game-changer for modern techniques like high-speed gaming, smart devices and AR/VR:
For indoor device
For low-power indoor devices, it is proposed to limit the power output at 30 DBM (decibel-millivats), to avoid interfaces. It has also stated some operational restrictions, including forbidden use on oil platforms.
It has also been said that indoor use in land wheels (such as cars, trains) and boats, aircraft is prohibited, except that they are flying above 10,000 feet… communication and control with drones and unmanded aerial systems are not allowed.
Happy IAFI
The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) has described the 6 GHz band’s decision to deliver the lower 500 MHz as “visionary”. IAFI says that this decision opens the way to use this important mid-band spectrum without a license, especially for low power and very low power wireless access systems, including next generation Wi-Fi techniques such as Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7.
According to IAFI, he has been supporting delisence to the lower 6 GHz band for many years, as this spectrum has a tremendous ability to open new opportunities for digital inclusion, local construction and economic development.
Game changer will be saved
According to IAFI, this step of the government is a game-changer for India’s digital future. With this decision, India has joined the list of more than 100 countries that have already opened the 6GHz band, including members of the US, UK, South Korea and European Union.
According to IAFI, the 6 GHz band offers a huge and clean spectrum, which is free from conventional 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz present in the Wi-Fi band. Its availability is important to meet data-intensive applications such as 4K streaming, AR/VR (Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality), online gaming, internet of things services and high-regulation video conferencing.
