Archive · 22 Jan 2026

India De-Licenses 6GHz Spectrum for WiFi

India De-Licenses 6GHz Spectrum for WiFi

India has decided to allow the use of a part of the 6GHz spectrum for WiFi without needing a license.

This is good news for big technology companies like Apple, Meta, and Google, who wanted this to make new devices like smart glasses and high-speed WiFi available in India.

Telecom companies wanted the whole spectrum for 5G and future 6G services, but the government has decided to share it.

This means people can get faster and more secure WiFi at home, and it will also help India make and sell WiFi equipment.

The government has also made the WiFi signals stronger than they originally planned.

However, there are some rules about where these devices can be used, like not on oil platforms or in cars and boats.

The government has also set limits on how powerful the WiFi signals can be to make sure they don't interfere with other important services.

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