Poland national telecommunications regulator UKE has started public consultations on awarding radio frequency rights for 5G services. The consultations are open for comment until 10 January 2020.
The watchdog plans to offer four blocks of 80 MHz each in the 3,400-3,800 MHz band. The licences will be valid until the end of May 2035. The proposed starting price for each block is PLN 450 million.
Winning bidders will face coverage obligations. They must deploy at least ten base stations in the regional centre selected within six months of receiving the permits; at least 250 base stations across the country by 31 December 2023, including at least ten base stations in a minimum 20 selected municipalities; and at least 500 base stations by the end of 2025, including at least ten base stations in a minimum 30 municipalities.
