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India's NFAP 2025 Unleashes Spectrum for 5G, 6G & Satellite Revolution

The Department of Telecommunications has enacted the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, effective immediately, to govern spectrum from 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz. A key revision identifies the 6425-7125 MHz band for IMT, boosting mid-band spectrum for 5G, 5G Advanced, and future 6G networks. The plan also allocates Ka, Q, and V bands for satellite services and adds spectrum for in-flight, maritime, and V2X communications. These updates aim to align India's spectrum management with global standards and fuel the ecosystem for next-generation digital technologies.

Key Points: India's NFAP 2025: Spectrum Plan for 5G, 6G & Satellites

  • Mid-band spectrum for 5G/6G
  • Ka/Q/V bands for satellites
  • Enhanced in-flight & maritime connectivity
  • Support for V2X & LEO/MEO services
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DoT releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 to power 5G, 6G, satellite-based services

India's new National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 allocates spectrum for 5G/6G, satellite services, and in-flight connectivity to power future digital innovation.

"These enhancements will ensure that India's spectrum management remains responsive, high-capacity, and harmonised with global standards. - Ministry of Communications"

New Delhi, December 30

The Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, a key policy document that governs the management and allocation of radio-frequency spectrum in India.

NFAP-2025 will take effect today, according to a statement from the Ministry of Communications.

The Ministry said that the NFAP-2025 will allocate radio-frequency spectrum to various radio-communication services in the frequency range 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz.

"It serves as an essential reference for spectrum managers, wireless operators, and telecom equipment manufacturers," the ministry said.

NFAP-2025 introduces several strategic and future-ready revisions to meet the growing spectrum demand for next-generation technologies. They include identification of the 6425-7125 MHz band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), significantly enhancing mid-band spectrum availability for 5G, 5G Advanced, and future 6G networks.

Allocation of Ka, Q, and V bands for satellite-based services, crucial for high-throughput Geo-Stationary Orbit (GSO) satellites and large non-GSO satellite constellations.

It also includes additional spectrum for In-Flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC) to ensure seamless broadband access in the air and at sea, besides supporting emerging technologies such as Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, LEO/MEO satellite services, and expanded broadband connectivity solutions.

"These enhancements will ensure that India's spectrum management remains responsive, high-capacity, and harmonised with global standards, supporting both current and future digital innovations, which will help in enhancing development of eco-system in India," the ministry said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good policy, but the real test is implementation. Spectrum auctions need to be transparent and fair to prevent cartelization. We saw issues in the past. Hope TRAI and DoT ensure a level playing field for all operators.
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Aman W
Satellite-based services allocation is key! This can be a game-changer for connectivity in remote villages of the Northeast, Ladakh, and islands. No more excuses for poor digital infrastructure. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Working in tech, I'm excited about the V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) mention. This is the foundation for smart cities and autonomous vehicles. India needs to be at the forefront of these standards. A crucial step.
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Karthik V
While the plan looks good on paper, I hope it doesn't lead to another round of expensive spectrum auctions that telecom companies pass on to us consumers. My 5G bill is already high enough! 🙏
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Nikhil C
Harmonising with global standards is smart. It will make it easier for Indian-made telecom equipment to be exported and attract foreign investment in R&D. Make in India gets a boost with such policies.

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