The Union Cabinet has approved the refarming of 687 MHz spectrum for mobile services, with further steps to be taken based on a study by the Committee of Secretaries set up by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Friday.
Speaking at an event hosted by the industry body COAI, the minister stated that mobile services will require 2,000 MHz of spectrum by 2030, and the cabinet decision increases the total quantum of radiowaves to 1,587 MHz.
"Yesterday, the Cabinet approved the refarming of 687 MHz, which means this takes us from 900 MHz to 1,587 MHz. 320 MHz will be released immediately, some by the end of next year and some by the end of 2028-29, making us ready for 2030," Scindia said at the Digicom Summit 2025.
He further stated that the government will ensure the industry’s requirements are met, and there are no obstacles in the country's digital telecom landscape.
"That still leaves a gap of roughly 300 MHz. So the task is not over. The second round of this process is underway, with the Committee of Secretaries working on it. The report will be ready by mid-year. We will take the necessary steps to ensure there are no bottlenecks for our digital telecom landscape to grow in India," Scindia added.
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