The country’s sale of 1.8 GHz and 2.1 GHz frequencies, as well as being its first auction since 2017, is unusual in other aspects too. The sale is an effort to address scarcity but also irregular allocations of spectrum. The contest will of course also raise significant funds for the… Read more...

Slovakian regulator the RÚ says four telecoms firms companies have acquired spectrum in the 700, 900 and 1800 MHz bands for a total of €100.2 million. 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...

It feels unusual for mobile network operators (MNOs) to be asking for less spectrum to be released rather than more, but that’s what is happening in Thailand ahead of its 5G auction in February.  Read more...

UK regulator Ofcom is inviting small businesses to apply for its new shared spectrum licences which enable enterprises to create their own local networks.  Read more...

Pakistan's mobile operators have until 21 August to comply with an order from the Pakistan Telecommuncation Authority (PTA) or face the expiry of their 900 MHz and 1800 MHz licences.  Read more...

The amount of spectrum in Asia identified for mobile use has increased over the last five years and so has the amount harmonised and subsequently licensed by regulators, according to a study by LS telcom.  Read more...

UK regulator Ofcom has set new annual licence fees for 900 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum and is seeking feedback on what fees UK Broadband should pay for its 3.4 GHz and 3.6 GHz spectrum. Read more...

Hong Kong raised a total of HK$6 billion ($750 million) from an auction that reassigned 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequencies to incumbents, but not everyone was impressed with the outcome.  Read more...