Belgian regulator BIPT said it has received five applications from parties interested in participating in the country's upcoming 4G auction. The application procedure began on 1 June and closed on 14 October. The auction will cover licences in the 2.6 GHz band. BIPT said that apart from the frequency blocks in the 2500-2570 MHz and 2620-2690 MHz frequency bands (FDD spectrum), the 2575-2620 MHz frequency block (TDD spectrum) will also be put up for auction. The auction will start on 28 November, with acquired user rights valid for 15 years starting from 1 July 2012. Earlier this year, the fourth 3G licence was acquired by Telenet Tecteo Bidco, while Belgacom, Mobistar and KPN Group Belgium have had 3G licences since 2001. Up to now, no operators have any rights in the 2.6 GHz band in Belgium.
