[wsfii-discuss] Is ISM band 5.725 to 5.8 50 GHz free in India?

[Fred Pook]

Hi Mahabir,
There is some confusion in the earlier Indian government
documentations as to what frequencies are de-licensed, but lately I
find more and more mentioned:
5.15 - 5.35 GHz & 5.725 - 5.875 GHz that would follow the US/Canada policy.
The following is from:
http://www.dot.gov.in/finstatus/PERFORMANCE_BUDGET_2005-06.pdf

"To encourage expansion of broadband connectivity at a faster pace, both
outdoor and indoor usage of low power Wi-fi and WiMax systems in 2.4 GHz–
2.4835 GHz band has been delicensed. The use of low power indoor systems in
5.15 - 5.35 GHz & 5.725 - 5.875 GHz has also been delicensed."

These are the specs you will find in 802.11a equipment:
1). US/Canada:12 non-overlapping channels (5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.825GHz)
2). Europe: 19 non-overlapping channel (5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz)
3). Japan: 4 non-overlapping channels (5.15 ~ 5.25GHz)
4). China : 5 non-overlapping channels (5.725 ~ 5.85GHz)

And the following is the Response of ISPAI (Internet Service Providers
Association of India) on on the recent Consultation Paper No. 9 of the
Telecom Regulatory authority Of India. ISPAI has been lobbying for
Open Spectrum for years in India. The response shows deep insights in
to the future of wireless broadband as well, recommended reading for
all of us worldwide:
http://www.trai.gov.in/trai/upload/misc/20/ISPAI.pdf

"The government has already de-licensed indoor as well as outdoor
usage in the 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz band (paving way for growth of
technologies like 802.11b/g and Bluetooth, inter alia). Similarly,
5.150-5.350 GHz & 5.725-5.825 GHz bands have been de-licensed for
indoor / in-campus usage paving the way for deployment of technologies
like 802.11a and RLAN, etc. Authority's recommendations in this regard
have been seminal and we hope that the government would de-license the
outdoor usage in the 5.150-5.350 GHz & 5.725 – 5.825 GHz as well, as
reiterated by the Authority from time to time."

I hope this will help you in your efforts in Nepal,
Thanks, Fred



On 8/4/06, Vickram Crishna <vvcrishna at radiophony.com> wrote:
> Mahabir Pun wrote:
> > I am going to have a meeting with top level government officials, who
> > regulate the bands. Is ISM band 5.725 to 5.850 GHz band free in India. I
> > am tryig to make this band free too. Please let me
> > know.
> >
>
> Mahabir
>
> The band around 5.1 GHz (not 5.725-5.850 GHz) is free to use indoors and
> licensing for specific outdoor use is said to be trivial to obtain - one
> hears that the WPC (who administers bandwidth in India) is waiting for
> public demand before opening up the band to free use.
>
> Of course, the fact that commercially interesting WiMax uses a similar
> band could play some role, with so much money to throw around, as in the
> case of the GSM and CDMA bands <folding hands with saintly expression>.
> Trials have already begun, and I hope that we will get access to the
> results. Interestingly, one location set up for intensive testing
> comprises 400 sq km around Pune, on the western edge of the Deccan
> plateau, which is currently experiencing the heaviest rainfall in 99
> years. The robustness of the hybrid network (WiMax plus WiFi) should be
> useful for future reference, a good learning experience.
>
> ---
> Vickram
>
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