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DoT releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 to boost 5G, 6G and sitcom

by VARINDIA 2025-12-31

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has unveiled the National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) 2025, to strengthen spectrum management in India. The plan is aimed at supporting next-generation technologies, including 5G, future 6G networks, satellite communications, and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems.

According to the Ministry of Communications, NFAP 2025 is designed to ensure India’s spectrum management remains responsive, high-capacity, and aligned with global standards, providing a roadmap for telecom operators, spectrum managers, and equipment manufacturers.

Key Highlights of NFAP 2025

The NFAP 2025 covers radio-frequency spectrum allocations from 8.3 kHz to 3,000 GHz, including several strategic updates to meet growing demand for next-generation services. Notably, the 6425–7125 MHz band has been earmarked for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), which will expand mid-band spectrum essential for the deployment of 5G, 5G Advanced, and future 6G networks.

The plan also identifies the Ka, Q, and V bands for satellite-based services, facilitating high-throughput geo-stationary orbit (GSO) satellites and large low-/medium-Earth orbit (LEO/MEO) constellations. This allocation is expected to accelerate the growth of satellite communications in India.

Additionally, NFAP 2025 outlines support for emerging technologies, such as V2X communication, which is crucial for connected transportation and smart mobility solutions. It also includes spectrum allocation for In-Flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC) to ensure broadband availability in air and sea transport.

Government Perspective and Future Steps

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently stated that the government is preparing to allocate spectrum to satellite communication (satcom) players. Provisional spectrum has already been granted to companies such as OneWeb, Reliance Jio, and Starlink to demonstrate compliance with security regulations, including ensuring that data remains within India.

During Parliament sessions, Scindia clarified that India’s satellite communication policy is already in place, and spectrum for satellite services will be allocated administratively, not through auctions.

The ministry emphasized that these measures will help maintain a future-ready, high-capacity, and globally harmonized spectrum ecosystem in India, fostering digital innovation and supporting the development of next-generation communication technologies.