radio spectrum regulation

Each of the three Austrian mobile network operators acquired paired spectrum in the 2.6 GHz band with 3 acquiring the unpaired spectrum in the band. Magenta acquired the unpaired spectrum in the 2.3 GHz band.

The US regulator, FCC, has adopted new rules to expand broadband use in the US-specific 900 MHz spectrum band (896–901 MHz/935–940 MHz) by increasing the maximum broadband allocation from 2x3 to the entire 2x5 MHz. Same as before, licences will be granted on a county basis for a 15-year term and renewable for another ten years.

Telefónica announced the sale of 100% of its Mexican operations to the consortium Melisa Acquisition for US$450m. The transaction marks the Spanish operator’s definitive exit from the Mexican market. The deal remains subject to approval by the National Antitrust Commission.

Indotel adopted the rules and timetable for a spectrum multiband auction of 310 MHz of spectrum for mobile services. Licences are national in scope and of a duration of up to 20 years. The auction will start in June 2026.

ANE is consulting on its 2026–2030 spectrum master plan and the regulatory agenda for the 2026–2027 period, outlining reforms on IMT planning, spectrum caps, satellite D2D connectivity and award procedures.

Paraguay amended its national frequency allocation plan to identify the 3.7–3.8 GHz band for IMT, update the 3.3–3.8 GHz framework and confirm protection of 3.8–4.2 GHz for satellite services.