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Telcos and satellite firms clash over 28GHz spectrum with 5G and connectivity at stake
Business
Published on 24 April 2026
One side fears 5G could cripple satellite links
A battle is brewing in India’s airwaves as satellite communication firms rely on the 28GHz band for earth station-to-satellite links. They argue that reallocating any portion to telcos for 5G would harm their services. Telcos counter that 28GHz is critical for 5G’s high capacity, low latency, and high throughput—raising questions on how regulators will split the band.
- Satellite players use 28GHz for earth-to-satellite connectivity
- They warn that sharing or reallocating the band could hurt service
- Telcos view 28GHz as vital for 5G high capacity and low latency
- Regulators now face a high-stakes allocation dilemma
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