5G signals won't interfere with flight operations, telcos reiterate

Senior industry executives say no recent discussions with government on issue of 5G signals interfering with aviation instruments, companies remain open to talks

Telecom companies have reiterated that 5G signals in the allotted frequencies will not interfere with flight operations and discussions on the issue have not been held recently. However, they remain open to talks on codified rules for 5G infrastructure near airports, people in the know said.
 

Sources at the two telecom service providers rolling out 5G — Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel — said the industry has made sure 5G signals in the C band don’t interfere with flights. Talks on the issue have not taken place recently, they added.
 

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