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Multiband spectrum auction in Belgium concluded

August 2, 2022 by monikakaceriakova

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Belgian regulator BIPT announced the end of the multiband spectrum auction on 20 July 2022, following the main phase closing on 20 June. We at Specure are happy to have helped our client run a successful spectrum auction and contributed to the smooth procedure. The auction will shape the country’s mobile telecom landscape for the next 20 years.

5G auction in Estonia started

July 24, 2022July 17, 2022 by monikakaceriakova

The 5G spectrum auction in Estonia knows its first winner. The mobile operator Elisa won the first licence in the 3.5 GHz band, reported developingtelecoms.com. After Elisa pays the licence fee, the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority of Estonia, TTJA, will invite bids for the other two licences.

Slovakia awards mid-band licences to four operators

July 24, 2022July 17, 2022 by monikakaceriakova

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Slovak regulator RÚ announced the completion of the auction to award 5G licences in the 3.4-3.8 GHz band. Each of the four established mobile network operators won the spectrum. The total proceeds from the auction exceed €63m.

Belgian 5G auction launched

July 24, 2022July 17, 2022 by monikakaceriakova

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On 1 June 2022, the telecoms regulator BIPT officially launched the Belgian 5G auction. The long-awaited distribution of several spectrum bands is the most important spectrum auction in Belgium in the past ten years. The minimum proceeds from the auction will amount to €780m.

Bangladesh distributes 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands

July 24, 2022July 17, 2022 by monikakaceriakova

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The Bangladeshi regulator BTRC announced on 31 March 2022, the completion of the 5G spectrum auction, reported the national news agency. Frequencies in the 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands go to four mobile network operators. Total proceeds from the sale of a total of 190 MHz amount to BDT (Bangladeshi Taka) 106.46bn (€1.12bn).

Rethinking zero-rating rules

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by monikakaceriakova

The body of European regulators, BEREC, reviewed and updated its guidelines for the open internet, with a particular focus on zero-rating tariffs. Stakeholders have until 14 April 2022 to submit their comments.

South Africa organises first-ever spectrum auction

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by monikakaceriakova

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, ICASA, organises an auction to award much-needed spectrum for mobile operators. The auction started on 8 March 2022 after a more than 10-year delay.

Custom measurement server – Feature update

July 24, 2022March 23, 2022 by jozef2

we implemented several improvements for our flagship product Open Nettest, one of which is the possibility to select a custom measurment server by the user on the public portal. This is a new and pilot feature which is available at the Open Nettest public portal. A new drop down list includes all the available options … Read more

Speedtest app of the next generation is out

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022 by jozef2

We are happy to announce that our customised next-gen Speedtest app for our customer Norwegian Communications Authority was released on Tuesday 15th of February. It is great to see customers soo excited. There is even a short Youtube video featuring the app: Highlights of Nettfart Mobile: No advertisements New design with beautiful illustrations Full support of 5G … Read more

Latvia awards 700 MHz licences

February 16, 2022February 10, 2022 by monikakaceriakova

Short before the end of the year 2021, Latvian regulator SPRK announced the results of the 5G spectrum auction in the 700 MHz band. Three mobile operators – Tele2, Latvijas Mobilais Telefons and Bite Latvija – will pay a total of EUR 13.273 million for licences.