WiFi in unlicensed frequency bands can generate Rs 12.7 lah crore economic value: BIF

New Delhi: Wi-Fi services can generate an economic value of Rs 12.7 lakh crore by 2025 if higher frequency spectrum can be delicensed, a report by Broadband India Forum (BIF) has projected. According to the BIF report released on Monday, the average economic value of key applications for Wi-Fi in 2020 in existing unlicensed bands (the spectrum frequencies for which users are not charged) is estimated to be around Rs 1.33 lakh crore.

“Globally, Wi-Fi is being offered through delicensed 6 GHz and 60 GHz bands in several countries, ensuring large benefits to both the people, and the economies. Delicensing these bands in India would greatly augment our broadband quality and speeds, boost the government’s PM WANI Public Wi-Fi program, and also contribute significantly to other critical segments,” BIF President TV Ramachandran said.