Reliance Jio Reportedly Seeks DoT Approval to Use 26GHz Band for Wi-Fi Services

Reliance Jio is said to have sought permission from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in a move geared towards the expansion of its Wi-Fi services. According to a report, the mobile operator has requested approval from the telecom watchdog to use a spectrum in the 26GHz band, which is designated for the potential large-scale deployment of 5G network in the future. Notably, this move comes after Adani Group’s decision to sell its 400MHz spectrum to Bharti Airtel last month after failing to identify a viable use case.