DoT launches Saral Sanchar portal

Private 5G network has the potential to transform these industries through secure, high-performance connectivity, and there is a need to strengthen policy frameworks, and foster closer collaboration

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

The telecom department has started the process to reassess fresh spectrum demand for captive non-public networks, also known as 5G private networks, according to an official memorandum.

This is the second such exercise by the Department of Telecom after issuing a provision for 5G private networks in June 2022.

"The Department has decided to assess a fresh demand for spectrum in various prospective frequency bands and carry out a demand survey, through the Saral Sanchar portal to identify the prospective frequency bands for the direct assignment of spectrum for CNPN (captive non-public network) based services," the memorandum dated June 30 said.