Following the approval of the first 5G standards by 3GPP, the Czech Republic plans to release the band 700 MHz for mobile networks, reported mobilmania.cz. Until 30 June 2020, the spectrum 470 - 790 MHz will be used for digital terrestrial broadcasting.
The first digital dividend, that is, the release of frequencies in the 800 MHz band, yielded proceeds of CZK 7.3 billion when awarded to mobile operators in 2013. Proceeds from the second digital dividend, namely the release of the 700 MHz band, are expected to reach a similar amount.
