Jio, telcos and automakers clash over India’s V2X spectrum allocation
Automotive and technology groups want shared, fee-free spectrum for vehicle-to-everything safety services, while Reliance Jio and other telcos favour exclusive or auction-led allocation. The regulatory outcome will shape the rollout economics of connected-vehicle services, starting with 4G/LTE and progressing to 5G.
Indian auto and technology groups seek shared, fee-free V2X spectrum for road safety, while telcos including Reliance Jio want exclusive or auction-led allocation. Industry disputes TRAI’s proposed AGR-linked spectrum fees and says 30MHz may be insufficient.
Why this matters
Jio’s spectrum position follows Q1 net profit of ₹7,764 crore, up 9% on subscriber and ARPU gains, while Macquarie forecasts roughly 12% EBITDA CAGR through FY29 for Jio and Airtel.
Retail-company signals are accelerating, up 1,072,900% QoQ.