**Summary:**
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched a module on the Saral Sanchar portal to conduct a demand survey for identifying suitable frequency bands for the direct assignment of spectrum to Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) licensees. This initiative follows the CNPN guidelines issued by DoT, which allow enterprises to establish private 4G/5G networks, ensuring secure, reliable, and low-latency connectivity. A previous lack of device ecosystem support in initially proposed frequency bands prompted this reassessment, with a focus now on IMT bands where device ecosystems are more readily available and 5G technology is advanced. System integrators are also showing interest in CNPN-based networks.
Enterprises with a net worth exceeding Rs. 100 Crores, who are willing to set up CNPNs by obtaining spectrum directly from DoT, and system integrators interested in establishing CNPN networks for such enterprises, are invited to participate in the survey. The eligibility criteria for direct spectrum assignment are governed by the CNPN guidelines dated June 27, 2022.
The Saral Sanchar portal, accessible at https://saralsanchar.gov.in, will be open for submissions from July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2025. An Office Memorandum (OM) regarding this initiative was issued on June 30, 2025, and is available on the DoT website. For further updates, follow DoT on X (https://x.com/DoTIndia), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/departmentoftelecomigshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia).
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Communications: The Indian government ministry responsible for telecommunications policy and regulation.
Saral Sanchar portal: An online portal used by the Department of Telecommunications for various functions, including spectrum allocation and licensing.
CNPN: Captive Non-Public Network, a private network established for specific operational requirements.
Department of Telecommunications DoT: The Indian government department responsible for telecommunications.
Telecom Service Providers TSPs: Companies that provide telecommunications services to the public.
4G5G networks: Fourth and fifth generation mobile networks.
IMT bands: International Mobile Telecommunications frequency bands.
Office Memorandum OM: A formal written communication used within the Department of Telecommunications.
Ministry of Communications
Module launched on Saral Sanchar portal for
carrying out demand survey to identify frequency
bands for the direct assignment of spectrum to
CNPN
Enterprises with Net Worth Over 100 Crores and
System Integrators Interested in Establishing CNPNs
Using Direct Spectrum from DoT Are Invited to
Participate
Posted On: 30 JUN 2025 5:21PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had issued guidelines for the establishment of Captive Non-
Public Networks (CNPNs). These guidelines allow enterprises to set up their own captive, private 4G/5G
networks by either utilizing the spectrum assigned to the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) or through the
direct assignment of spectrum, thereby ensuring secure, high-reliability, and low-latency connectivity tailored
to specific operational requirements.
Certain frequency bands were initially proposed for direct assignment of spectrum to CNPN licensees.
However, it was observed that there was a lack of device ecosystem in the frequency band identified for
CNPN.
During recent analysis, it was observed that device ecosystem for CNPN is mostly available in IMT bands and
5G technology has also considerably advanced with different use cases. Also, system integrators are keenly
interested in establishing CNPN based networks.
Accordingly, the DoT has now launched a module on Saral Sanchar portal to assess a fresh demand for
spectrum in various prospective frequency bands and carry out a demand survey, to identify the prospective
frequency bands for the direct assignment of spectrum for CNPN based services.
The portal may be accessed at: https://saralsanchar.gov.in. An Office Memorandum (OM) has been issued
in this regard on 30-06-2025 and the same is available in the DoT website.
The eligibility criteria for direct assignment of spectrum shall be governed by the CNPN guidelines dated 27th
June 2022. Enterprises having net-worth more than Rs. 100 Crores, willing to set up CNPNs by obtaining
spectrum directly from DoT and System Integrators interested in establishing CNPN networks for such
Enterprises are invited to participate in this exercise
The details can be submitted on the portal from 01-07-2025 to 31-07-2025.
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