The established operators could win a maximum 40 MHz spectrum, while the spectrum cap for new entrants was set at double that amount. Nordic Telecom 5G, which is part of the former CDMA operator Ufon, won two blocks for a total of 80 MHz, and the other operators won one block each. PODA is already active on the fixed market and has said it wants to challenge the three incumbent mobile operators by building its own wireless broadband network.
There were in total six applicants in the auction; the companies Suntel Net and T-Mobile Czech Republic did not succeed with their bids.
Each of the five blocks was auctioned for CZK 203 million (EUR 7.8 million), which is seven times more than the reserve price. The auction generated in total CZK 1.015 billion. The licences shall be awarded immediately after the successful bidders pay the amounts.
