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Australia to auction 26GHz spectrum in early 2021
The Australian government has announced plans to auction 2.4GHz of spectrum in the 26GHz band for 5G use in early 2021. Read more…
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Thailand’s NBTC to hold 5G spectrum tender in February 2020
Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Communication (NBTC) is planning to hold an auction for 5G-suitable spectrum in February 2020. Read more…
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Take your seats – the WRC-19 spectrum war is about to begin
5G, Wi-Fi, LEOsats, cars, drones and broadband balloons – they all need spectrum. WRC-19 hopes to give it to them. Let the spectrum wars begin! Read more…
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Hong Kong incumbents win spectrum at ‘reasonable’ prices
The government of Hong Kong has awarded 5G spectrum licences in the 3.5GHz band to the territory’s four incumbent mobile operators. Read more…
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Four incumbents line up for Hong Kong 5G spectrum auctions
Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) has named the companies lining up to bid in its forthcoming auctions of 5G-capable spectrum. Read more…
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Hong Kong OFCA invites applications for 5G spectrum licences
Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) has invited applications for 5G licences in the 3.3GHz, 3.5GHz and 4.9GHz bands. Read more…
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India telecoms lobby claims 5G spectrum base price too high
India’s top telecom lobby said the government’s proposed base price for the auction of spectrum for next-generation 5G networks is too high. Read more…
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Thai mobile operators given more time to pay for spectrum
Thailand has extended mobile network operators’ payment period for spectrum licences in an attempt to boost participation in an upcoming 5G auction. Read more…
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5G spectrum formally allocated to four telcos in Japan
Japan’s telcos have been formally allocated 5G spectrum by regulators, a major milestone ahead of the launch of high-speed wireless services next spring. Read more…
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SmarTone’s 5G plan subject to spectrum prices, heavy weather
SmarTone aims to launch 5G services next year, but still has several challenges to overcome – namely, expensive spectrum and heavy rain. Read more…