National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 enhances mid-band spectrum for 5G/6G and satellite services

Exam-focused facts from the 31 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025).
NFAP-2025 allocates radio-frequency spectrum in the range 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz.
Identifies the 6425-7125 MHz band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) to boost 5G, 5G Advanced and future 6G networks.
Allocates Ka, Q and V bands for satellite-based services for high-throughput GSO and large non-GSO satellite constellations.
Provides additional spectrum for In-Flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC) and emerging technologies like Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication and LEO/MEO satellite services.