LG Uplus wins 2.1GHz spectrum for mobile service

News Wireless Korea, Republic of 18 AUG 2011
LG Uplus wins 2.1GHz spectrum for mobile service
South Korean mobile operator LG Uplus has won 20MHz of spectrum in the 2.1 GHz band for its mobile service, reports the Yonhap News Agency citing the telecommunication regulator. The winning bid by LG Uplus was expected as its two rivals SK Telecom and KT were banned from joining the spectrum auction in order to ensure sufficient market competition. The Korea Herald reports that LG will pay the minimum bid price of KRW 445.5 billion for the radio frequencies. Meanwhile SK and KT bid for spectrum in the 1.8GHz band, at KRW 492.1 billion, according to the Korea Communications Commission.

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