Reliance Jio has taken a contrary position compared to other Indian telcos by backing the government’s decision to delicense the lower‑6 GHz band for Wi‑Fi use, even as most operators—including Airtel and Vodafone Idea—had pushed for the entire 6 GHz range to be reserved exclusively for 5G auctions . This marks a significant break from the telecom industry’s unified stance and is expected to reshape the regulatory and competitive landscape surrounding both 5G and Wi‑Fi deployment in India.

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