BHARAT WI-FI

Bharat Wi-Fi:

• Bharat Wi-Fi, a country-wide common inter-operable platform of one million Wi-Fi Hotspots, owned and operated by Telecom Service Providers, Internet Service Providers and Virtual Network Operators will be rolled out across the country.
  
  
• This initiative allows consumers to access Wi-Fi Hotspots of any of the partnering operators.
  
  
• This is another step towards the digital empowerment of the nation.
  
  

National Frequency Allocation Plan 2018 (NFAP):

• The National Frequency Allocation Plan 2018 (NFAP) was also unveiled during the event presenting a roadmap for the Indian digital communications industry.
  
  
• The NFAP released a quantum of 605 MHz license exempt spectrum in 5GHz band for Wireless Access Services and Radio Local Area Networks in outdoor, to meet the need for data.
  
  
• The NFAP also offered over 30 license exempt bands for Short Range Devices (SRDs), Ultra-Wideband Devices (UWDs) and additional spectrum for M2M services