India, Sept. 17 -- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is reportedly delaying the release of regulations to delicense the lower portion of the 6 GHz spectrum band, a move that could further postpone access to faster Wi-Fi services in India.

The allocation of this spectrum is essential for the deployment of next-generation technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, which are capable of delivering internet speeds over ten times faster than current averages in Indian households and workplaces.

While several countries have already made the 6 GHz band available for Wi-Fi, India continues to withhold its use. As a result, Wi-Fi routers that support Wi-Fi 6E and 7 remain largely ineffective in the Indian market, as the spectrum required...