Published: 29 December 2025General
DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025), effective from December 30, 2025. The NFAP is a key policy document that governs the allocation of radio frequency spectrum for various telecom services, defence, space communication, broadcasting, and scientific research in India.
The updated plan incorporates decisions from the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) and provisions for 5G and 6G spectrum requirements. It also addresses frequency bands for satellite internet, UAV communications, and IoT applications. NFAP-2025 replaces the earlier NFAP-2022 edition.
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The National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025) was released by which department?
Explanation · Correct answer CThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, effective from December 30, 2025. The updated plan incorporates decisions from WRC-23 and provisions for 5G and 6G spectrum requirements, satellite internet, UAV communications, and IoT applications.
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What is **DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)** and what is its significance for India?
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025), effective from December 30, 2025. The NFAP is a key policy document that governs the allocation of radio frequency spectrum for various telecom services, defence, space communication, broadcasting, and scientific research in India. The updated plan supports 5G, 5G Advanced, future 6G, satellite broadband, V2X communication and IFMC.
Which organization released **DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)** and when did it take effect?
**Department of Telecommunications** released it, effective **December 30, 2025**. NFAP governs allocation of radio frequency spectrum for telecom, defence, space communication, broadcasting, and scientific research
What new technologies or applications are addressed under **DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)**?
Incorporates decisions from World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) and provisions for 5G and 6G spectrum
What does **DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)** replace and how does it improve upon its predecessor?
It replaces **the previous version**. Addresses frequency bands for satellite internet, UAV communications, and IoT applications
What are India's targets or goals related to **DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)**?
NFAP-2025 replaces the earlier NFAP-2022 edition
