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A significant conflict has emerged in India between telecom operators, satellite service providers, and global technology firms regarding the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. Each group has submitted different proposals to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) for frequency bands like L-band, S-band, and 6GHz. Satellite firms oppose auctioning L/S bands, while telecom players want them for mobile and the 6GHz band for future 6G. Tech giants advocate for 6GHz for Wi-Fi 7, citing economic losses. Trai will now review these competing interests.