India, March 22 -- As India progresses towards its vision of becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047, the telecommunications sector is a foundational enabler of this transformation. With over 96% of broadband connections dependent on mobile or wireless networks, the country remains largely mobile-first. In such a context, radio-frequency spectrum-a finite and valuable natural resource-becomes critical to realising the goals of digital connectivity and deep tech integration.

The spectrum, which enables mobile and wireless communication, is globally regulated under the International Telecommunication Union's Radio Regulations (ITU-RR). In India, its allocation and management fall under the jurisdiction of the Wireless Planning and Coordination (W...