Extension of administrative frequency assignment
DoT telecom statutory instrument F. no. R-11014/15/2012-NT (Pt.) · 08 Jul 2026
Official title
Extension of administrative frequency assignment dated 08.07.2026
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The Department of Telecommunications has extended the validity of frequency assignments made administratively for an additional three months. This interim measure applies to assignments that were previously extended until 12 July 2026. The extension remains effective until 12 October 2026 or until the notification of rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, whichever occurs first. These assignments continue to be governed by the terms and conditions specified in the Department's circular dated 13 April 2026.
What you must do
- Continue operations under the existing terms and conditions of the administrative frequency assignment.
Key dates
- Effective from
- 13 Jul 2026
- Commencement of extended period
- 13 Jul 2026
Document text
F. no. R-11014/15/2012-NT (Pt.) Ministry of Communications Department of Telecommunications (Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing) 6th floor, Sanchar Bhawan 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi – 110 001 Dated: 08th July 2026
Circular no. 2 of 2026
Reference is invited to this Department’s circular no.1 number dated 13.4.2026, whereby it was conveyed that, as an interim measure, frequency assignments made administratively shall continue for a period of three months beyond 12.4.2026 (i.e., till 12.7.2026) or until the notification of rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, whichever is earlier, and be subject to the terms and conditions annexed thereto.
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In this connection, the undersigned is directed to convey that, as an interim measure, it has been decided to extend the said period of frequency assignments made administratively by a further period of three months beyond 12.7.2026, or until the notification of rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, whichever is earlier, and subject to the same terms and conditions as in the aforesaid circular dated 13.4.2026.
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This issues with the approval of competent authority.
(Mohit Kumar Saxena) Assistant Wireless Adviser Tel.: 011 2303 6648 Email: awasec.wpc-dot@gov.in
To: All applicants concerned (through the website of Department of Telecommunications)
Copy to:
- Director, Wireless Monitoring Organization, Department of Telecommunications
- Deputy Director General, Wireless Planning and Finance Division, Department of Telecommunications
- Joint Wireless Adviser, Wireless Planning and Coordination, Headquarters / Joint Wireless Adviser, Regional Licensing Offices (Western Region / Eastern Region / Northern Region / Southern Region / North Eastern Region), Department of Telecommunications
- All Senior Deputy Wireless Advisers, Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, Department of Telecommunications
- Director, Information Technology Cell, Department of Telecommunications, for uploading on the website of the Department
Source details
- Source
- Department of Telecommunications
- Type
- telecom statutory instrument
- Published by source
- 08 Jul 2026
- Document number
- F. no. R-11014/15/2012-NT (Pt.)
- Issuing division
- Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing
- Effective date
- 13 Jul 2026
- Coverage area
- telecom