The WPC (Wireless Planning and Coordination) of India has decided to continue to make frequency assignments for wireless applications for a period of three months.

As an interim measure from July 29, 2019, the WPC will continue to make frequency assignments for the following:

• broadcasting (including community radio)
• H/V/UHF/SHF fixed/mobile networks (including CMRTS)
• radars
• experimentation
• demonstration and satellite based applications (including DTH, Teleport, DSNG, VSAT, NLD, ILD, INMARSAT)

The allotment of the spectrum will be made with conditions such as:

• The allotment of spectrum is provisional and subject to the Govt's decision.
• In case the provisional allotment of spectrum is withdrawn, respective wireless users would obtain Non Dealer Possession Licence (NDPL) for possessing the wireless equipment or return the equipment to a DPL holder.
• Upon shift / change in policy from administrative allotmnet, due notice of 3 months of such change and time to make appropriate arrangements will be given.

Annual spectrum usage charges will continue to be levied.