New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has notified the de-licensing of 500 MHz of spectrum in the lower part of the 6 GHz band, a step expected to significantly improve Wi-Fi services across India.
The decision comes around six months after the government first proposed the move in a draft Gazette notification issued on 16 May 2025.
With the notification now in place, users will not need any licence or frequency assignment to use wireless equipment operating in the 5925–6425 MHz band for low-power indoor and very low-power outdoor applications.
This includes Wi-Fi and radio local area network services, which will operate on a shared and non-exclusive basis.
Industry bodies have welcomed the move, saying it will help meet the growing demand for high-speed data and support advanced Wi-Fi technologies. The de-licensing is expected to enable better connectivity in homes, offices, factories, hospitals and campuses, while supporting emerging areas such as Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and digital healthcare.
Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, ICEA, said: “The Government’s decision to delicense the lower 6 GHz band is a bold and visionary reform that will act as a major catalyst for India’s digital and innovation economy. High-capacity Wi-Fi connectivity is the backbone of next-generation applications, from smart factories and connected enterprises to digital public infrastructure and emerging consumer services.”
“By aligning with global best practices, India has sent a strong and confident signal to the world that it intends to lead, not follow, in advanced wireless technologies. ICEA deeply appreciates the proactive leadership of the Hon’ble Minister of Communications and the Department of Telecommunications in enabling this future-ready policy shift,” he added.
Paritosh Prajapati, CEO, GX Group: “The government’s decision to delicense the lower 6 GHz band is a pivotal step for the country’s wireless ecosystem, enabling licence-exempt deployment of future Wi-Fi 7 technologies while maintaining strict power and safety controls.”
“For GX, this creates a clear opportunity to scale into new global markets. Combined with ITSAR compliance and security principles that increasingly align with EU and US frameworks, this policy establishes a robust foundation for secure, high-performance connectivity and reinforces India’s role as a trusted hub for next-generation networking solutions at global scale,” he noted.
Ankit Dixit, CEO, Tidal Wave Technologies: “India’s decision to delicense the lower 6 GHz band is a constructive move that expands high-capacity wireless options for enterprises, particularly in indoor and IT-led deployments. In parallel, sectors such as mining, ports, airports and manufacturing depend on predictable mobility, strong uplink performance and assured behaviour under load.”
He further said: “At Tidal Wave, we design private 5G systems to work alongside Wi-Fi, enabling seamless operation across both technologies so enterprises can deploy the right network for each operational scenario.”
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