The GSMA has waded into the debate about whether India should allocate mid-band spectrum for private 5G, urging the government that a carrier-led model is best. Meanwhile, word on the street is that India’s ‘demand survey’ last month to assess enterprise interest in private 5G spectrum was a dud.

Policy debate – the Indian government faces pressure from GSMA and COAI to maintain a carrier-led model for private 5G.

Survey questions – a survey of enterprise demand for private spectrum saw few responses, allegedly due to its complexity.

Global evidence – the GSMA argues set-asides in other markets have shown no measurable benefit and may harm public networks.

Some intrigue and confusion in India, where the government continues to debate whether to carve-up a tranche of mid-band spectru

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