Tag Archives: Spectrum Auction

Chile Plans 4G Spectrum Tender

February 8, 2013Telecoms4G Spectrum, Chile, Spectrum AuctionLatin Target

Chile’s telecoms regulator, Subtel has published the details of its planned 4G spectrum tender which will be based on reusing the 700Mhz radio spectrum.

The proposal establishes frequencies from 703 to 748 MHz for the transmission stations and the user terminals 758 to 803 frequencies for transmission base stations. The frequency bands between 698 and 703 MHz and 803-806 MHz bands will be reserved.

The proposal is for the spectrum to be awarded by public tender, with licenses covering the entire country.

The regulator has also published details for its Wi-Fi network expansion plan to boost coverage in rural areas.

The first phase will cover 321 locations nationwide and two routes of the Antofagasta Region. The second phase to develop a network of 1,036 Wi-Fi hotspots for free public access in 259 villages over the next five years.

Funding will come from the telecoms development fund and the regulator.

Mobile Spectrum Tender in Uruguay

January 11, 2013TelecomsMobile, South America, Spectrum Auction, UruguayLatin Target

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

Mexico launches mobile spectrum auction

November 24, 2009UncategorizedMexico, Mobile, Spectrum AuctionLatin Target

Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Commission (Cofetel) has launched the licence tender for additional 120 MHz spectrum in the 1.7 and 1.9 GHz frequency bands. Both frequency bands can be used for provision of any telecommunications service, especially 3G including voice, data and video. The tender aims to boost competition by promoting the entry of new competitors on the market, without inhibiting the growth of established operators.