Govt identifying spectrum bands for machine communication and IoT

With an eye on leveraging IoT, machine to machine communications, and advanced cloud-based services, the government is looking to set aside select spectrum bands for use cases

With an eye on leveraging Internet of Things (IoT), machine to machine communications, and advanced cloud-based services, the government is looking to set aside select spectrum bands for use cases outside traditional human communications.

Rather than auction these bands, the government will administratively allocate these for a range of uses which are expected to promote local manufacturing, innovation and development of indigenous technology, officials said.

Certain frequency bands are permitted for use by the general public without any licence. The equipment is generally low powered and works within a short distance. Such devices are used in almost all areas,