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Canada publishes rules for residual spectrum licences
02 October 25 Carolina Limbatto

The Canadian Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) published auction rules to award 207 regional licences in the 1900 MHz (PCS), 2.3 GHz, 3.5 GHz and 3.8 GHz bands. The auction is scheduled for January 2026.

Dominican Republic announces rules for a new multi-band auction
01 October 25 Paola Herrera

Indotel, the Dominican Republic regulator, announced in September 2025 the draft rules to award more than 1,300 MHz of spectrum in a multi-band auction.

Brazilian regulator deregulates three markets
30 September 25 Pedro Miranda

The Brazilian regulator, Anatel, reviewed relevant markets and decided to deregulate the leased lines, wholesale access to fixed copper networks and high-capacity data transport and transmission markets, reducing regulated markets to four. Operators Algar, Claro (América Móvil), Ligga, Oi, Telefônica and TIM were designated as SMP operators in different markets and in varying geographic scopes.

Venezuela awards 5G spectrum in two phases
28 September 25 Paola Herrera

Conatel, the Venezuelan spectrum regulator, awarded 150 MHz in the 3.5 GHz band and 2x40 MHz in the 2.6 GHz band to four operators, including the state-owned operators CANTV and Movilnet. In total, Conatel collected US$332.86m in two auctions in January and September 2025.

Peru assigns and reorders the 3.5 GHz band through a special mechanism
23 September 25 Javier Morales Fhon

The Peruvian Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) on 19 September 2025 approved the results of an auction to assign and reorder the 3.5 GHz (3.3–3.8 GHz) band for public telecoms services using 5G or higher technology. The auction, which implemented a so-called “special mechanism” to assign the spectrum, was held on 12 September 2025. América Móvil (Claro), Entel group, Integratel (formerly Telefónica), and Viettel (Bitel) each won a 100 MHz block in the 3.3–3.7 GHz band. The 3.7–3.8 GHz block remained unassigned.

Argentina allocates spectrum to verticals
15 September 25 Carolina Limbatto

The Argentinian regulator, Enacom, allocated the 2.3–2.4 GHz spectrum band to private networks and approved specific rules on licensing, use and fees for these networks. The spectrum assignments will have a ten-year term, renewable. Enacom defined two types of systems: general (including both indoor and outdoor connectivity) and indoor-only.

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