April 2018 : Ofcom publishes results of its 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz auction

On 13 April 2018, Ofcom published the final results of its auction of 40 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz band and 150 MHz of spectrum in the 3.4 GHz band. There were four winning bidders in the auction: … Continue reading →

June 2017 : DotEcon to support the DEA with upcoming 700 MHz, 900 MHz and 2300 MHz award

DotEcon, along with consultancy and research firm Analysys Mason, has been appointed by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) to assist with the forthcoming award of spectrum in the 700 MHz, 900 MHz and 2300 MHz bands in Denmark. The award … Continue reading →

May 2017 : Nkom announces 900 MHz auction results

The Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) has announced the conclusion of the 900 MHz spectrum auction in Norway, which has resulted in Telia Norge AS and Telenor Norge AS each being assigned 2×10 MHz in the band. DotEcon advised Nkom on the design … Continue reading →

September 2016 : The Danish 1800 MHz auction has ended

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 →

August 2016 : ComReg publishes the Information Memorandum for the Irish 3.6GHz spectrum award

On 24 August 2016, ComReg (the Irish telecoms regulator) published the Information Memorandum for the forthcoming award of spectrum rights of use for the 3.6GHz frequency band in Ireland. A total of 350MHz of spectrum will be offered using a TDD … Continue reading →

November 2015 : Ofcom publishes draft Regulations for the UK 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz spectrum auction

On 26 October 2015, Ofcom published a statement on the Public Sector Spectrum Release (PSSR) covering competition and auction design issues for the award of spectrum licences in the 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz bands, which is planned for the latter part of … Continue reading →

March 2013 : Ofcom announces final results of the UK 4G auction

On 1 March Ofcom announced the final results of the UK 4G spectrum auction. The final stage of the bidding process raised an additional £27,160,322 bringing to total revenue from the auction up to a total of £2,368,273,322. The aim … Continue reading →

February 2013 : Ofcom announces winners of UK 4G auction

On 20 February Ofcom announced the winners of the UK 4G spectrum auction. The four existing UK mobile network operators (EE, H3G, O2 and Vodafone) as well as BT subsidiary Niche Spectrum Ventures all won spectrum, while new entrants MLL … Continue reading →

November 2012 : Irish multi-band Auction completed

The Irish telecoms regulator, ComReg, has released the results of its multi-band auction. H3GI, Meteor, Telefonica and Vodafone won spectrum rights in the 800MHz, 900MHz and 1800MHz bands paying €854.64 million of which €481.7 million will be paid upfront and the … Continue reading →