Swiss telecoms regulator the Federal Office of Communications (Ofcom) is planning to make the 3400 MHz-3500 MHz range available for private 5G mobile networks on January 1, 2024.
THE 5G spectrum
Movistar becomes first operator to activate 26 GHz 5G spectrum in Spain
Telefonica, operating in Spain as Movistar, has reportedly activated its first mmWave antennas in Valencia.
UK to auction new mmWave spectrum for faster 5G
British regulator Ofcom announced they will auction a total of 6 GHz in the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands to improve mobile connectivity in the UK.
Brazil considers 5G restrictions over altimeter concerns
The Brazilian telecommunications regulator Anatel has proposed curbs on 5G base stations operating near airports.
South Africa completes 5G auction
South African regulator ICASA has announced that it has raised a total of €891m in its long-awaited auction.
Canada completed its 3.5GHz 5G auction
The auction raised 8.9 billion CAD (6 billion EUR) after 103 rounds of bidding
Spain raises over 1 billion EUR in 700 MHz auction
This was Spain’s second sale of 5G-suitable spectrum, following an auction covering the 3.6GHz to 3.8GHz bands in 2018
Canada begins 3.5GHz spectrum auction
The government’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) department selling off 200 MHz of spectrum and 1,504 licenses in 172 service areas
Slovenian operators pay 164 million EUR for new mobile spectrum
Slovenia’s Agency for Communications Networks and Services (Akos) announced the completion of the multiband auction, which raised 164.2 million EUR.
A1, Vivacom andTelenor secured 5G spectrum in 3.6 GHz band
All bids were above the initial reserve price set at 4 million BGN (2 million EUR)
