The auction for licences in the 1800 MHz band in Denmark has ended today (29 September 2016). TT-N won a total of 2×25 MHz, TDC 2×20 MHz and Hi3G 2×20 MHz. All three operators must meet a regional coverage obligation … Continue reading
1800MHz News
September 2016 : The Danish 1800 MHz auction has ended
September 2015 : The German mobile broadband spectrum auction: tales of mystery and retaliation
For many observers, the 2015 German mobile broadband spectrum auction was a surprise: at first, it looked as if the potentially very valuable 700MHz spectrum would be sold for the extremely low reserve price, and 900MHz spectrum would fetch not … Continue reading
February 2014 : Indian 900MHz and 1800MHz auction concludes with seven winners
On 13 February, the Indian auction of frequencies in 3 circles in the 900MHz band and 22 circles in the 1800MHz band concluded after 68 rounds with 7 winners. Unlike the two previous awards of similar spectrum in 2012 and … Continue reading
December 2013 : APEK publishes revised draft Information Memorandum for multi-band award
The Slovenian Post and Electronic Communications Agency (APEK) has published a revised Information Memorandum for the forthcoming multi-band spectrum award in Slovenia, available from its website (in Slovenian). A draft Information Memorandum was originally published for public consultation on 20 September … Continue reading
October 2013 : Ofcom publishes ALF consultation
On 10th October Ofcom launched a consultation on annual licence fees for 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrum. Licences for this spectrum have been issued with an indefinite term and are subject to payment of annual licence fees. Ofcom has been directed by the … Continue reading
October 2013 : APEK publishes multi-band auction rules
The Slovenian Post and Electronic Communications Agency (APEK) has added auction rules to the draft Information Memorandum for the forthcoming multi-band spectrum award in Slovenia (originally published for public consultation on 20 September 2013). The award will include spectrum in … Continue reading
September 2013 : APEK publishes draft Information Memorandum for multi-band award
On 20 September 2013, the Slovenian Post and Electronic Communications Agency (APEK) published for consultation a draft Information Memorandum for the forthcoming multi-band spectrum award in Slovenia. The award will include spectrum in the 800MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz and 2600MHz … Continue reading
September 2013 : Ireland consults on award of unassigned 1800MHz spectrum usage rights
On 13 September, Irish telecoms regulator ComReg published its consultation on an award process for allocating spectrum usage rights in the 1800MHz band unassigned in its multi-band auction in 2012. ComReg proposes to award the 2x15MHz of 1800MHz spectrum, available … Continue reading
August 2013 : NPT consults on multi-band auction rules and spectrum licence conditions
The Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority (NPT) has launched a consultation on details of the forthcoming multi-band auction of spectrum in the 800MHz, 900MHz and 1800MHz bands. The consultation covers proposed auction rules and spectrum licence conditions. It is open until … Continue reading
June 2013 : DotEcon to advise on Slovenian multi-band auction
DotEcon has been appointed by the Slovenian Post and Electronic Communications Agency (APEK) to advise on the design and implementation of the Slovenian multi-band auction. The award will include spectrum in the 800MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz and 2600MHz frequency bands. … Continue reading