India, Aug. 12 -- The telecom industry body, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), has once again voiced its concerns regarding the direct allocation of spectrum to enterprises for private 5G networks. Representing major telecom operators such as Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), COAI's stance is consistent with industry expectations. According to the association, such a move would be detrimental to the telecom sector in India.

COAI argues that direct spectrum allocation to businesses is not a viable option in the Indian context, citing concerns related to the nation's telecom ecosystem, government revenue, and security framework.

While some industry groups have highlighted international examples, such as the United Sta...