Hungarian regulator NMHH has assigned three licences for 5G spectrum in the 700 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 3.6 GHz bands to Magyar Telekom, Telenor and Vodafone.  Read more...

A demand by Belgium's communities and regions for a share of the proceeds from the country's planned 5G spectrum auction has stalled the process, prompting the regulator to offer short-term licences in the 3.6—3.8 GHz band.  Read more...

India's government is to hand 4G spectrum to BSNL and MTNL to help them compete with privately-owned mobile operators. Read more...

The consultants hired by the Dutch government to auction licences in the 700, 1400 and 2100 MHz bands have proposed a hybrid SMRA/clock format for the country’s upcoming tender.  Read more...

Belgium is planning to hold an auction next year of spectrum for 5G (700, 1400 and 3600 MHz bands) and an auction of spectrum where current licences expire in March 2021 (900, 1800 and 2100 MHz bands). The government has said it wants to encourage a fourth mobile operator to enter the… Read more...

A research report from Canada's Scotiabank has accused Telefonica of obstructing spectrum auctions in Guatemala, contributing to a general shortage of assigned mobile spectrum in the region. Read more...

Dutch mobile operators have complained to the country's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA) about a report that apparently explores the possibility of setting aside a portion of the 2.1 GHz band for PMSE use. Read more...

The country’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA) has outlined its plan to apply spectrum caps and coverage obligations in the upcoming 700 MHz, 1.4 GHz and 2.1 GHz auction. Read more...

In a consultation document, the UK regulator says it provisionally supports the operator's request. Read more...

Slovenia’s regulator AKOS has decided to relaunch its auction for 2 x 10 MHz of spectrum in the 1800 MHz band and 2 x 5 MHz of spectrum in the 2.1 GHz band amid claims that the initial auction rules were unclear and could potentially lead to legal disputes. Read more...