India, Nov. 7 -- India's usage of the lower 6 GHz spectrum band for Wi-Fi remains negligible, accounting for 0.1% or less of measured connections in the third quarter of 2026, despite the government opening the band for licence-exempt use earlier this year, according to a study by network intelligence firm Ookla.

The findings highlight the gap between spectrum availability and actual adoption of next-generation wireless technologies in the country. While the opening of the 6 GHz band is expected to support higher-capacity Wi-Fi services, limited deployment of compatible routers and relatively low fixed broadband speeds are restricting its uptake.

The lower 6 GHz band, covering 5925-6425 MHz, can support Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 technologies...