India may experience the limited backhaul spectrum while introducing 5G. The telecom operator that wins 5G spectrum is to be assigned two bands of 250 MHz of E-band spectrum, i.e. 70-80 GHz. However, there are 10 GHz available or 20 times 500 MHz. 5G requires large backhaul capacity.

In other countries, they allow the usage of 10GHz at minimal cost. It creates flexible capacity for much higher throughput. In India, it seems, we are restricting capacity. Limiting wireless backhaul or pricing it high restricts 5G. Without extensive wireless backhaul, access spectrum from auctions cannot be fully utilised because there is limited direct fibre connectivity.