The India Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Wing has released National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025), a roadmap for India’s connectivity landscape.
Key Highlights:
1. 5G Expansion & New IMT Bands
NFAP-2025 introduces new frequency bands (6425–7025 MHz, 7025–7125 MHz) for IMT-2020 (5G) services. This will increase spectrum capacity and enable enhanced capabilities across enterprise, industrial IoT, and consumer sectors.
2. Satellite Services Growth
The plan encourages domestic manufacturing and deployment of:
• High Throughput Satellites (HTS): Ka (26.5–40 GHz), Q (30–50 GHz), and V (40–75 GHz) bands.
• High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS): To improve connectivity in remote areas. • Feeder link optimization for better satellite broadband performance.
3. IoT & Emerging Technology Integration
New spectrum allocations support Short-Range Devices (SRDs), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and M2M communications, crucial for medical implants, ground-probing radars, and smart IoT ecosystems.
4. Harmonization & Coordination
Enhanced alignment for V2X technology, trunking services, and Public Protection & Disaster Relief (PPDR) spectrum ensures interoperability and effective emergency response, including satellite-based services.
NFAP-2025 positions India at the forefront of next-generation connectivity while maintaining strong spectrum governance. For professionals in regulatory compliance and product certification, this is a chance to expand expertise in emerging technologies.
The related authority link: https://dot.gov.in/sites/default/files/National%20Frequency%20Allocation%20Plan-2025.pdf?download=1