NEW DELHI: India has set a goal to become a frontrunner in the development and deployment of 6G technology by 2030.
The Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, revealed this information in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on March 12.
The ‘Bharat 6G Vision’ was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 23, 2023. This roadmap aims to shape India’s telecom future.
The plan focuses on affordability, sustainability, and wide accessibility. It aims to make advanced communication services available to everyone in the country.
To support this mission, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has formed the ‘Bharat 6G Alliance’. This group includes industry experts, academic bodies, and national research organizations. The alliance will create strategies to meet India’s 6G goals.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is currently studying key frequency bands for 6G. These include the 4400-4800 MHz, 7125-8400 MHz, and 14.8-15.35 GHz bands. The final decision on these bands will take place at the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2027.
These frequencies are expected to play a vital role in shaping IMT-2030, also known as 6G technology.
India has already assigned several bands for telecom services. These include 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz bands.
Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) that purchased these spectrums through auctions are allowed to use them for 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, or 6G networks. This depends on device compatibility.
