Yesterday, October 11th, PST (Swedish Post and Telecom Agency) has started 1800 MHz spectrum auction. The estimated time for auction is between 2 to 10 days.
The auction includes two stages. In stage 1, bidders (new ones and the existing license holders in 1800 band) can participate with no limitation on the amount of spectrum they can buy. In stage 2, PST will decide for placement of the winners’ spectrum in the band.
So far there have been 13 rounds and price per frequency block has come up to SEK 86 million. As there are totally 7 frequency blocks, the total bid sum has reached SEK 602 million so far.
The total of 2x35 MHz in 1800 MHz frequency band will be split between the bidders. Existing license holders within 1800 band are TeliaSonera, Telenor and Tele2. Together they hold a total of 2x35MHz.
PST has announced that winners have no obligation to use the spectrum for LTE services.
Licenses are valid from January 1st 2013 with a term of 25 years.
PST will publish the name of bidders at the end of stage 1.
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