https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Telecom Sector Calls for Prohibition on Sale of WiFi 6E Routers in India

COAI alleges that these routers are being unlawfully sold on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Moglix, as well as by offline vendors
Indian Masterminds Stories

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing major telecom companies like Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, has urged the government to prohibit the sale of WiFi 6E routers. These routers use the 6 GHz spectrum band for data transmission, a frequency range still pending government approval for such usage. COAI alleges that these routers are being unlawfully sold on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Moglix, as well as by offline vendors.

In a letter to the Department of Telecom dated April 15, COAI emphasized that the sale of equipment operating in the 6 GHz band, without government authorization, is illegal and should be immediately halted. The association’s Director General, SP Kochhar, stressed that as the government hasn’t finalized its policy regarding the utilization of the 6 GHz band, any sales of WiFi 6E products utilizing this spectrum are unauthorized and could lead to illegal transmissions within the country.

COAI provided a list of sample links for WiFi routers from brands like TP-Link and Google, operating in the 6 GHz band, which were being sold online. Queries to Amazon, Flipkart, Moglix, and Google regarding the sale of these routers remained unanswered initially, although Moglix removed the product after being informed about the query.

Kochhar highlighted that the sale of such WiFi devices could potentially make consumers liable for unauthorized transmissions, shifting the responsibility away from the actual offenders. COAI urged the Department of Telecom to intervene promptly and implement a complete ban on the sale of WiFi products operating in the 6 GHz band, both online and offline, through appropriate notifications to sellers nationwide.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
indian-navy Power
Massive Naval Expansion on Horizon: India Plans 17 Warships, 9 Submarines in ₹2.4 Lakh Cr Upgrade
India oil and gas exploration reforms
India Launches Major Reforms in Oil & Gas Exploration Ahead of OALP Round X: Minister Puri Invites Feedback on New Rules
RailTel Corporation of India Limited 2
RailTel Secures Rs96.99 Crore Smart Warehousing Contract from Central Warehousing Corporation
NTPC_Vindhyachal_organised_Mega_Mass_Pep_Talk
"Safety is Power: NTPC Vindhyachal Ignites Workforce Spirit with Mega Mass Pep Talk"- Details Inside
G S Roshni
Kerala’s Fearless Forest Officer G.S. Roshni Rescues 16-Foot King Cobra with Bare Hands, Garners Praise & Critique
IAS Officers Indian Administrative Services (IAS)
Haryana Govt Moves for Forced Retirement of IAS Officer Rani Nagar After Prolonged Absence
moil india
MOIL Ltd Bags Prestigious IBM 5-Star Rating Award for Excellence in Responsible Mining
One Nation One Election
Former CJIs Endorse 'One Nation, One Election' but Flag Concerns Over EC's Powers
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-07 at 3.15
The Martial Artist IRS Officer Who Conquered North East India on a Cycle
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-03 at 13.33
IRS Sanjay Bahadur: The Officer With a Pen That Bites | Video Interview
Inderjit Singh Air India
Is Air India Carrying The Burden of Split Before Privatisation?
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Sushmitha and Ishwarya Ramanathan
Their Home Was Washed Away — Sushmitha & Ishwarya Built a Legacy Instead
Sushmitha and Ishwarya lost their home to the 2004 tsunami. But with books, belief, and each other, they...
IAS SHWETA BHARTI Bihar
From Wipro to Civil Services: How Bihar's IAS Shweta Bharti Juggled a BPSC Job While Preparing for UPSC
IAS Shweta Bharti, from rural Bihar, balanced a full-time job and UPSC prep with discipline, cracked...
IPS Deepak Meghani
Deepak Meghani, IPS: A Journey of Focus, Failure, and Quiet Discipline
A passionate writer, he has authored several books in Gujarati, ranging from exam strategy guides to...
Social Media
G S Roshni
Kerala’s Fearless Forest Officer G.S. Roshni Rescues 16-Foot King Cobra with Bare Hands, Garners Praise & Critique
Beat Forest Officer G.S. Roshni’s first-ever king cobra rescue goes viral, earning her the title of ‘Green...
Kaziranga Baby Elephant
Chotu the Baby Elephant Reunited with Mother in Kaziranga: Retired IFS Officer’s Post Goes Viral
A baby elephant's emotional reunion with its mother in Kaziranga, shared by retired IFS officer Susanta...
PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu’s Visit to NADT Turns into a Wholesome Tribute to Legacy—and ‘Moolchandj
The Olympic champion shared nostalgic memories, met aspiring IRS officers, and sparked viral laughter...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
indian-navy Power
Massive Naval Expansion on Horizon: India Plans 17 Warships, 9 Submarines in ₹2.4 Lakh Cr Upgrade
India oil and gas exploration reforms
India Launches Major Reforms in Oil & Gas Exploration Ahead of OALP Round X: Minister Puri Invites Feedback on New Rules
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-07 at 3.15
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-03 at 13.33
Inderjit Singh Air India
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT