Mozambique to organize spectrum auction on 25 October

News Wireless Mozambique 28 AUG 2018
Mozambique to organize spectrum auction on 25 October

Mozambique's Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) on 25 October will organize an auction for the attribution of rights of use for spectrum in the 800, 1,800 and 2,600 MHz bands. Interested bidders have 60 days to apply for participating in the tender.

The starting price for lots in the 800 MHz band is USD 15 million; for the 1800 MHz band USD 30 million; and for the 2.6 MHz band USD 15 million. The spectrum will be offered in blocks of 2x5 MHz, with five lots in the 800 MHz band, six lots in the 1,800 MHz band and nine lots in the 2.6 GHz band. 

Mozambique has three mobile operators: Vodacom, state-owned Mcel and Viettel-backed Movitel. 

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Mobile

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mCel,  Vodacom,  Movitel

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Mozambique

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Government telecommunications licensing, Wireless, Wholesale, 4G - LTE

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