Articles tagged with: 3G License
Philippines Plans Final 3G License Tender
Ignoring protests from Bayantel, the Philippines telecoms regulator has published details of its plan to auction off the country's remaining 3G license. Bayantel has argued that the license shouldn't be sold until it has exhausted all its appeals against an earlier decision to disqualify from the earlier 3G license process in 2005. more
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Legal Action Could Delay UK's LTE Spectrum Auction
The threat of legal action could delay the UK's planned radio spectrum auction next year which is aiming to release capacity for LTE networks, reports the Financial Times. The possibility of legal action come from two of the country's mobile networks, Vodafone and O2 and the dominant landline operator, BT. more
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Qualcomm Seeking to Bid in India's BWA Spectrum Auction
Qualcomm is reported to be preparing to bid for BWA radio spectrum in India in a move to push LTE services at a time when 3G networks will only just be starting their own deployment. India plans to auction off the BWA spectrum two weeks after it eventually completes its oft-delayed 3G license auction. more
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Belgium to Offer Fourth 3G License
The Belgian government is planning to auction off its fourth remaining 3G license along with some additional radio spectrum in higher bands, reports De Standaard newspaper. The license was originally put up for sale in 2001 although only the incumbent operators picked up licenses at the time. more
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India's 3G License Auction is Back On Again
The Indian 3G license auction is back on again - for the moment. A short statement from the government press office confirmed the new dates for the auction process with the formal notice inviting invitations due to go out tomorrow (Thur 25th Feb). more
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Thailand Set to Resume 3G License Auction Countdown
Thailand should be able to resume its delayed 3G license sale after the telecoms regulator secured the necessary number of directors to form a quorum. The regulator had been short of four directors, but this has been resolved after the nominees finally secured Royal endorsement. more
Kenya Considers Lowering 3G License Fee
Kenya's government has hinted that it might lower the cost of 3G licenses, as has been called for by the mobile networks. Currently, only Safaricom holds a 3G license after paying Sh1.9 billion (US$25 million) in 2007. more
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More Delays to India's 3G License Auction
Yet another delay in the long running saga of India's 3G license auctions seems likely following various media reports at the weekend. It is being rumoured that not only does the Law Ministry want the terms of the license auction to be revised, they are also concerned that auctioning off radio spectrum before it has been vacated by the military could lead to legal challenges for compensation. more
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India Amends Borrowing Policy for 3G License Funding
India's Finance Ministry has loosened the rules regarding financing the payments for the upcoming 3G license auctions. The changes will make it easier for the 3G license winners to pay the license fee in rupees and then refinance that with cheaper overseas borrowing later. more
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Azerbaijan Aiming for Mobile Number Portability Later this Year
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has confirmed that it is working on plans for Mobile Number Portability to be offered later this year. Minister Ali Abbasov told a meeting at the Ministry that the plans have been submitted to the Cabinet for approval. more
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