Archive · 20 May 2025
India to Unleash Superfast Wi-Fi 6 with 6GHz Band Delicensing
The Indian government is making Wi-Fi faster by opening a special frequency band (6 GHz).
This lets you use the latest Wi-Fi, called Wi-Fi 6, at home and work.
It's like getting a super-fast internet connection for streaming and gaming.
You won't need special permission to use it indoors, but not on cars, planes, or drones.
This decision will bring a major change to India's digital world, with tech companies expressing their approval.
The Indian government drafted regulations for the delicensing of the 6 GHz band.
This move will allow Wi-Fi 6 broadband to be used, improving connectivity.
The delicensing applies to the 5925 to 6425 MHz frequency range.
Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the draft by June 15.
Use of the 6GHz band is prohibited on vehicles, aircraft (except above 10,000 feet), and drones.
- Who
- The Indian government's Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
- What
- Delicensing a portion of the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi use
- When
- May 16, 2025 (notification date)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enable faster Wi-Fi speeds with Wi-Fi 6 and open up a new spectrum for data transmission
- Frequency Band
- 5925 to 6425 MHz
- Intended Use
- Wi-Fi 6 and improved connectivity
- Permitted Locations
- Homes and offices
- Prohibited Locations
- Oil platforms, vehicles, aircraft (below 10,000 ft), drones
- Existing Bands
- 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- 6 GHz Speed
- 2 Gbps
- 5 GHz Speed
- 1 Gbps
