{"id":1302948,"date":"2025-11-25T09:01:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T03:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1302948"},"modified":"2025-11-25T09:02:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T03:32:18","slug":"apple-amazon-facebook-join-forces-to-oppose-reliance-over-6ghz-spectrum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/apple-amazon-facebook-join-forces-to-oppose-reliance-over-6ghz-spectrum\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple, Amazon, Facebook Join Forces To Oppose Reliance Over 6GHz Spectrum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India\u2019s journey toward 5G expansion and future 6G networks has sparked a major clash between telecom operators and global tech giants. Mukesh Ambani-led <strong>Reliance Jio<\/strong>, the country\u2019s largest telecom player, is pushing hard for access to the <strong>6GHz spectrum<\/strong>, a prime mid-band frequency crucial for expanding mobile broadband capacity. But Jio now faces strong resistance from global players like <strong>Apple, Amazon, Meta, HP, Cisco, and Intel<\/strong>, who want the same band allocated entirely for <strong>WiFi services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-25-090033-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1302957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-25-090033-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-25-090033-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-25-090033-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-25-090033-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-25-090033.png 1659w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This has triggered one of the biggest spectrum policy debates India has seen in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why US Tech Majors Oppose 6GHz Auction for Mobile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a joint submission to TRAI, the American tech companies argued that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnaindia.com\/business\/report-big-challenge-for-mukesh-ambani-as-apple-amazon-meta-unite-against-reliance-jio-vodafone-idea-demand-to-allocate-spectrum-in-6-ghz-band-for-mobile-services-3190241\/amp\"><strong>6GHz ecosystem for mobile services is not technically or commercially ready<\/strong>.<\/a> They urged TRAI and the Department of Telecommunications to wait for global outcomes from <strong>WRC-27<\/strong>, which will decide future IMT (mobile broadband) use of the 7.125\u20138.4 GHz band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their recommendation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do <strong>not<\/strong> auction the 6.425\u20136.725 GHz and 7.025\u20137.125 GHz ranges for mobile yet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allocate the <strong>entire 6GHz band for WiFi<\/strong> to support next-gen high-speed, low-latency indoor networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use any unused spectrum temporarily for <strong>unlicensed use<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has meanwhile said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>400 MHz<\/strong> in 6GHz is ready for auction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>300 MHz<\/strong> will be available by 2030<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>500 MHz<\/strong> from the lower 6GHz band is already delicensed for WiFi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Reliance Jio Wants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reliance Jio has demanded that <strong>all 1200 MHz<\/strong> available in the 6GHz band be included in the next spectrum auction. Jio claims India\u2019s data demand is skyrocketing, and mid-band spectrum is essential for sustaining 5G networks and preparing for 6G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vodafone Idea &amp; Airtel\u2019s Position<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vodafone Idea wants the <strong>400 MHz<\/strong> currently available to be auctioned.<br>Airtel, supported by Qualcomm, has instead sought <strong>deferring the auction<\/strong>, citing lack of device readiness, patchy equipment availability, and the need for global harmonisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Telecom Industry Body COAI Stands with Telcos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>COAI has slammed the idea of delicensing large chunks of 6GHz spectrum.<br>According to COAI:<br><strong>\u201cLicensed IMT spectrum ensures predictable performance and nationwide scalability\u2014critical for Digital Bharat and future 6G applications.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>With conflicting interests across telcos, global tech majors, and policymakers, India\u2019s 6GHz decision is set to shape the country\u2019s digital infrastructure for the next decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/english.mathrubhumi.com\/technology\/apple-amazon-meta-oppose-jio-vodafone-seek-6ghz-band-reserved-solely-for-wi-fi-v21nziok\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2019s journey toward 5G expansion and future 6G networks has sparked a major clash between telecom operators and global tech giants. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio, the country\u2019s largest telecom player, is pushing hard for access to the 6GHz spectrum, a prime mid-band frequency crucial for expanding mobile broadband capacity. 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