IAS-Prelims-2026-6 GHz frequency band in India


Q. With reference to the de-licensing of the 6 GHz frequency band in India, consider the following statements:

  1. The lower half of the 6 GHz band has been de-licensed only for indoor wireless use.

  2. The availability of the 6 GHz band enables Multi-Link Operation (MLO), a key feature of WiFi 7.

  3. India has fully de-licensed the entire 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, similar to the United States.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation :

  • Statement 1 is correct: de-licensing is limited to indoor use.

  • Statement 2 is correct: 6 GHz enables Multi-Link Operation (MLO) under WiFi 7.

  • Statement 3 is incorrect: India has adopted a balanced approach, not full de-licensing like the US

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