Published: 30 December 2025General
DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, Supporting 5G, 6G, and Satellite Services
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released the National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) 2025, effective from December 30, 2025. The updated plan incorporates new frequency allocations to support 5G, emerging 6G research bands, satellite-based broadband services, and the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC).
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also announced three major reforms to strengthen India's telecom security ecosystem, including extended certification schemes for telecom equipment and reduced testing laboratory fees. The NFAP 2025 revises NFAP 2022 and aligns with decisions of the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23). India's telecom sector now serves over 1.2 billion subscribers with 5G services available in 99.9% of districts with 85% population coverage.
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What is **DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, Supporting 5G, 6G, and Satellite Services** and what is its significance for India?
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released the National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) 2025, effective from December 30, 2025. The updated plan incorporates new frequency allocations to support 5G, emerging 6G research bands, satellite-based broadband services, and the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC). Union Minister
Which organization released **DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, Supporting 5G, 6G, and Satellite Services** and when did it take effect?
**Department of Telecommunications** released it, effective **December 30, 2025**. New frequency allocations support 5G, emerging 6G research bands, satellite-based broadband services, and Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC)
What new technologies or applications are addressed under **DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, Supporting 5G, 6G, and Satellite Services**?
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced three major reforms including extended certification schemes for telecom equipment and reduced testing lab fees
What does **DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, Supporting 5G, 6G, and Satellite Services** replace and how does it improve upon its predecessor?
It replaces **the previous version**. NFAP 2025 aligns with decisions of World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23)
What are India's targets or goals related to **DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, Supporting 5G, 6G, and Satellite Services**?
India's telecom sector now serves over 1.2 billion subscribers with 5G coverage reaching 700+ cities
