Sony has postponed the release of the PlayStation 5 Pro in India due to the unavailability of the telecom spectrum for Wi-Fi 7 in the country. This gaming console operates on the 6GHz frequency band necessary for its IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) certified network radios.
Official Confirmation
In a statement sent to High Chaos Run, Sony stated that the "PS5 Pro will not be offered in certain countries (including India at this time) where the 6GHz wireless band used in IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) is not permitted yet."
Regulatory Delays
As per a report from Business Standard, India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has delayed its decision regarding this spectrum allocation and has until 2027 to make a final decision.
Future Spectrum Use
Sources quoted by the Financial Express have mentioned that India plans to designate the upper segment of the band (6425-7125 MHz) for telecommunications companies for their 5G and 6G services. Moreover, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) utilizes this network for satellite communications and has raised concerns about potential interference if the band is allocated for telecom purposes.
