This edition of the Spectrum Newsletter for November and December 2014 highlights the UK regulator’s active management of 4G spectrum in the 700MHz, 2.3GHz, 3.4GHz bands and the satellite L-band (1452–1492MHz). The newsletter also includes a section on selected auction awards and forthcoming auctions worldwide.
The following topics are covered.
- UK regulator Ofcom is taking a broad approach to 4G spectrum.
- Argentina has announced the results of its 850MHz, 1900MHz and advanced wireless services (AWS) spectrum auction.
- Bangladesh has announced the release of additional 1800MHz and 2.1GHz spectrum for 3G services.
- Canada has announced plans to auction spectrum in the AWS band in early 2015.
- El Salvador has announced plans to re-start its 1900MHz and AWS auction process.
- France has awarded a fourth 4G licence as part of refarming the 1800MHz band.
- France has announced plans to auction 4G licences in the 700MHz band in 2H 2015.
- Honduras has launched a consultation on the award of 700MHz and AWS spectrum to Hondutel.
- Hong Kong has awarded 3G licences in the 2.1GHz band.
- Iraq's three operators agreed to pay the proposed fees for 3G licences in the 2.1GHz band.
- Macau has renewed 3G licences in the 800MHz and 2.1GHz bands.
- Mexico has announced plans to assign AWS spectrum in 2015.
- Morocco has announced the imminent launch of an auction for 4G mobile licences.
- Peru has announced plans to auction spectrum in the 700MHz band in 1Q 2015.
- Slovakia has begun the process of auctioning spectrum in the 3.4GHz band.
- Slovenia has revealed plans for a second multi-band auction to be held in 2015.
- Thailand has announced that its 900MHz and 1800MHz 4G auction will restart in September 2015.
- Ukraine has launched an auction for 3G licences in the 2.1GHz band.
- Vanuatu has published further details on the forthcoming 700MHz 4G auction.
Source: Analysys Mason
