6G booster dose: New NFP implemented on New Year, now the internet will run super fast

News Topical, Digital Desk : While 5G has been implemented in most parts of the country, complaints of slow 5G-based mobile internet services are emerging from several areas. Consequently, on December 30, 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) implemented the National Frequency Allocation Plan (NAPAP) 2025, which it claims will strengthen digital connectivity in the country and pave the way for future mobile phone-based technologies.

In this new policy, the Indian government has, for the first time, designated the 6425-7125 MHz band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This means that mobile phone service providers in India will have access to this spectrum, which can be used not only for existing 5G services but also for the soon-to-be-delivered 6G services.

High-speed and high-capacity

Technically, this is considered mid-band spectrum coverage. It not only allows high-speed, high-capacity, and reliable mobile broadband services to be deployed nationwide in a very short time, but government sources claim it will also cost less than the current spectrum used for 5G.

Following the DoT's decision, global companies manufacturing equipment needed for this spectrum will see increased demand from India's vast mobile market. It's worth noting that mobile data consumption in India is growing rapidly, while fixed broadband penetration remains low.

In this context, mobile networks handle a significant portion of the country's internet traffic. Therefore, this decision will also hinder the Modi government's Digital India goals. COAI, the organization of mobile service providers in India, has welcomed this progressive approach by the Department of Telecommunications.

Lt Gen Dr SP Kochhar, Director General, COAI, said, “Given India's high population density, rapid growth in mobile data consumption and relatively low fixed broadband penetration, availability of adequate mid-band spectrum is crucial.

This move indicates that the Department of Telecommunications recognizes the importance of mid-band spectrum. This will signal to global mobile networking equipment manufacturers that they are creating an ecosystem to produce equipment needed for markets like India. However, we also demand that the 5925-6425 MHz band be accepted.

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