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Spectrum allocation plan may be updated when telecom bill goes live

An updated National Frequency Allocation Plan may open up new spectrums for 5G auctions and deployments in next 6-10 months, said officials

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Subhayan Chakraborty New Delhi
A key central policy that dictates spectrum allocation for all forms of communication, and use by all government and private users is expected to be updated around the time the telecom bill goes live, officials from the Telecom Department said. This may open up new spectrums for 5G auction and deployment in the next 6-10 months.

The National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) is a central policy that defines the roadmap for future spectrum usage by all national authorities, including the telecom department, the department of space and the defence ministry.
 
It provides a broad regulatory framework, identifying which frequency bands