Draft Rules Issued for 6GHz Wi-Fi De-Licensing in India
The Ministry of Communications has released draft rules titled “Use of Low Power and Very Low Power Wireless Access Systems including Radio LAN in Lower 6 GHz Band (Exemption from Licensing Requirement) Rules, 2025” under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
Objective: To enable license-free usage of the 5925-6425 MHz frequency spectrum for low-power indoor and outdoor wireless access systems, such as Wi-Fi.
Key Provisions:
- No license or frequency assignment required for compliant use.
- Use must be non-interference, non-protection, and on a shared, non-exclusive basis.
- Strict technical parameters for power levels, bandwidth, and emissions are specified.
Operational Restrictions:
- Oil platforms
- Indoor use on vehicles, boats, and aircraft (except above 10,000 feet)
- Communication/control of drones or unmanned aerial systems
Compliance & Safety: All equipment must be type-approved and meet safety standards (ITU, ETSI, ANSI, BIS, etc.).
Public Consultation: Stakeholders can submit objections or suggestions within 30 days from the Gazette publication date (16 May 2025) to the Joint Secretary (Telecom), Department of Telecommunications.
For more information, you can refer to the circular from here: Gazette Notification Draft 6GHz Delicensing Rules.pdf
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