The Ukrainian telecoms regulator has approved applications from three entities to take part in the country’s long-awaited 3G spectrum auction.
While the regulator, NCCIR, did not name the bidders in its statement announcing the approvals, Ukraine…
The Ukrainian telecoms regulator has approved applications from three entities to take part in the country’s long-awaited 3G spectrum auction.
While the regulator, NCCIR, did not name the bidders in its statement announcing the approvals, Ukraine currently has three mobile network operators: VimpelCom-owned Kyivstar, MTS Ukraine and Turkey’s Astelit (Life).
According to local reports, infrastructure operator Ukrtower, a unit of Turkish mobile operator Turkcell – Astelit’s majority shareholder – had also applied to take part with the aim of developing a 3G network to be shared by all local operators.
The auction is set to commence on 16 February.
Three 15-year licences will be available for 2×15 MHz of spectrum in the 1,920-1,935, 2,110-2,125, 1,950-1,965, 2,140-2,155, 1,965-1,980 and 2,155-2,170 MHz bands.
