Uruguay’s telecoms regulator Ursec has launched an auction of spectrum blocks in the 900 MHz, 1900 MHz and 1700 – 2100 MHz (AWS) frequency bands, for provision of mobile communications services on the local market. Interested companies are invited to acquire the tender documents by 26 February for USD 3,600. The tender winner is expected to be announced on 13 March.

The government in auctioning two spectrum blocks in the 900 MHz frequency band, six blocks in the 1900 MHz frequency bands, and nine spectrum blocks in the 1700 – 2100 MHz frequency bands. The minimum auction price for each block of 5+5 MHz has been set at USD 7.5 million