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India Doubles Radiation Cap For 5G Towers, Aligns Norms With Global Benchmark: Report

29 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

29 August 2026

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technology

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Telecom & Connectivity

◆ Geography

India

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Read at swarajyamag.com →

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

India has doubled the electromagnetic radiation cap for 5G towers from 5 watts per square metre to 10 watts, aligning with global standards. This regulatory change allows telecom operators to extend network coverage using fewer towers, reducing rollout costs while accelerating 5G expansion.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now build 5G networks with fewer towers in India. This norm change cuts your capital costs and opens opportunities to expand coverage faster with existing sites.

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1 source · 29 Aug 2026

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