DoT releases NFAP 2022 along with other procedural reforms

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released the National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) – 2022 along with other procedural re­forms. Under the NFAP, nearly 17 GHz of new additional spectrum has been released for implementing 5G in all three segments of radio spectrum. Besides, the DoT has delicensed the 865-868 MHz spectrum band for internet of things and machine-to-machine communication, and 433-434.7 MHz and 9-30 MHz for wireless charging. The key procedural re­forms include simplification of the Standing Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency Allocation certificate clearance guidelines, making the entire licence process online through the Saral Sanchar portal.