Mobile carriers struggling to recoup nearly Rs 1,000 crore invested in 5G networks with no use case urge telecom regulator to ease India’s electromagnetic emission norms to ease deployment costs I’m looking for.
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Telecom operators, through the Mobile Operators Association of India, informed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India that India’s radiation standards are 10 times higher than global standards, which is hampering the rollout of effective 5G services.
“In India, TSPs have invested over Rs 1,000 crore in building a robust 5G infrastructure, but challenges remain when it comes to monetizing 5G services as use cases for 5G services are limited. 2 The lack of use cases for 5G is actually a global problem. TSPs around the world are not recouping the investments they have made in building 5G networks,” COAI said in a statement to TRAI. stated in a letter.
“TSPs continue to face challenges related to policies and regulations to provide 5G services, besides the lack of established use cases impacting the widespread adoption of 5G services.” added.
One regulatory issue cited by the industry is higher radiation standards. “It should be noted here that the current EMF exposure limits in India are significantly stricter (10 times) than the ICNIRP standards and, if not revised, could significantly impact the consumer experience and expectations for 5G in India. This will negatively impact 5G, leading to slower internet speeds, poor network quality, and reduced signal strength. Additionally, this will also impact wireless infrastructure and all potential aspects to enhance the deployment of his 5G, such as spectral efficiency and network topology,” he said COAI.
Industry experts say most carriers use high-frequency spectrum for 5G, which requires higher power and therefore emits more radiation.
Telcos have also urged the DGCA to relax norms rather than banning 5G deployment within a 2km radius of airports. “The DGCA recommendation mandates a large exclusion zone for 5G/IMT base stations in the 3300-3670 MHz band on aircraft, 2.1 kilometers from both ends of the runway and 910 meters from the center of the runway. “There will be no C-band zones. These directives will impact the deployment and availability of 5G services at airports, runways, helipads, etc. and in adjacent areas across the country,” COAI said. .
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