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United Kingdom completes the mmWave spectrum auction
27 October 25 Merilin Kasesalu

Three UK operators acquired the same amount of spectrum in the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands. The final price for the spectrum was the same as the reserve price.

Three UK operators secured the same amount of spectrum in the mmWave bands
20 October 25 Merilin Kasesalu

Three UK mobile network operators were qualified to participate in the auction of the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands. All lots were sold during the principal stage of the auction. The assignment stage that will define specific frequencies per operator is yet to come.

Türkiye awards 700 MHz and 3.5 GHz bands for US$2.9bn
17 October 25 Dieter Kronegger

The Turkish 5G spectrum auction ended with 700 MHz and 3.5 GHz bands awarded for $2.9bn. Each of the three Turkish mobile network operators acquired one block in the 700 MHz band and one large block in the 3.5 GHz band, paying slightly above the reserve price. Intense bidding followed for the five smaller 3.5 GHz blocks, which ultimately sold for around four times the reserve price.

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.

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