DGCA raises concerns over 5G rollout: Report

As the Telecom Department of India is all set to roll out 5G services, the aviation safety regulator has raised concerns over the possibility of 5G C-Band spectrum interfering with the radio altimeters of aircraft, according to a report by The Indian Express.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has flagged the possibility of 5G signals disrupting the altimeter signals, a significant instrument used in aviation that provides information on the distance between the ground and the aircraft. The altimeters also operate in C-Band spectrum. The high bandwidth assured by C-Band offers a sweet spot for rolling out 5G services offering much faster internet speed.