DoT to undertake demand studies for direct assignments of spectrum to Enterprises setting up Captive Non Public Networks
Module launched on Saralsanchar portal for carrying
out demand studies
Enterprises having net-worth over Rs 100 Crores and willing to set up CNPNs by
obtaining spectrum directly from DoT are invited to participate in this
exercise
Captive Non-Public Network can play a key role in developing industries
by providing secure, ultra-reliable, low latency and high throughput
communication using advanced technologies. Government had issued the
‘Guidelines for Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) license’ on 27 June
2022, aimed at establishing the legal framework for CNPNs.
The guidelines provide that the enterprises seeking to establish CNPN
may obtain spectrum on lease from Telecom Service Providers or directly from
DoT. These guidelines also provide that Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
will undertake demand studies for direct assignments of spectrum to Enterprises
setting up CNPNs.
DoT has now launched a module on Saralsanchar portal for carrying out
the demand studies. The portal may be accessed at: https://saralsanchar.gov.in. An OM has been
issued in this regard on 09-08-2022.
Enterprises having net-worth more than Rs 100 Crores and willing to set
up CNPNs by obtaining spectrum directly from DoT are invited to participate in
this exercise. The details can be submitted on the portal from 10-08-2022 to
09-09-2022.