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Auto, tech cos urge light regulation for V2X spectrum use as telcos seek exclusive allocation
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Indian auto and tech companies are pushing for light-touch regulation of V2X spectrum to enable vehicle-to-infrastructure communication for road safety, whilst telecom operators demand exclusive licensed allocation and spectrum fees. The regulator's open house debate reveals a fundamental split: automakers want unlicensed shared spectrum with no fees; telcos want auction-based exclusive rights and AGR-linked charges.
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If you build V2X hardware or fleet management software, India's regulators are deciding this week whether your market runs on free shared spectrum or locked-in exclusive telco contracts - a choice worth hundreds of millions to the winner. The auto industry has momentum, but Jio and Vodafone are pushing hard for the auction model that would cut you out.
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