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Tech spectrum tussle: US majors push Wi-Fi use for entire 6GHz band as Jio, Vi seek mobile allocation; Airtel, Qualcomm call for deferment

US tech giants have opposed demands from Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea to allocate the 6GHz band for mobile services. Instead, they urge the entire band be reserved for Wi-Fi, citing unestablished readiness for mobile use. The companies advocate for reviewing the allocation post-WRC-27, with any unused spectrum available for unlicensed Wi-Fi in the interim.
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