IBDF opposes 100MHz of 3,700-3,800MHz band allocation for 5G services

Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation on behalf of the Indian broadcasters have written to the ministry of information & broadcasting opposing the government’s fresh proposal on allocating 100 MHz of their spectrum in the 3,700-3,800 MHz band for 5G services.

“Given the essential nature of the C-band for broadcasting services, that supports 100 TV channels, and the significant interference issues posed by reallocating 100 MHz for 5G IMT services, the proposed plan is not feasible. The disruption caused to the satellite TV industry and the millions of consumers relying on these services would be substantial.”
BCS Bureau