Upcoming Spectrum Auctions

CountrySpectrumDate(s)Notes
AustraliaDigital dividend2013
Austria2.6 GHzSeptember 13, 2010Procedures for the auction can be found at the RTR website.
Bangladesh3GAuction is now unlikely, in favor of a beauty contest.The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) of Bangladesh has
indicated that it will conduct a 'beauty contest' to award four 3G
mobile telecommunications licences later this year, rather than
carrying out a formal auction as had previously been expected.
Belgium800MHz, 900 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands2010Consultation open until 21 Jan regarding a plan to allow a new entrant in the 900/1800MHz and 2.1GHz bands
Brazil4G spectrum at: 2.5 GHz, 3.5 GHz, 450 MHz, possibly some 3G spectrum.tbd (2010)
Chile2.6 GHz BandDecember 2010According to Subtel's Jorge Atton
Costa Rica850 MHz, 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHZtbd (2010)
Hong Kong29.7 MHz at 850MHz, 950 MHz and 2 GHz bandsPossibly 4 Q 2010OFTA document with auction details.
Hungary450 MHz and portion of 900 MHz band2010On August 27th Broadband Breakfast reported that the National Media and Telecommunications Authority announced the auctions. According to the report, the authority also hopes to hold another spectrum auction to allow a new mobile provider to compete with the three major incumbents.
Ireland900 & 1800 MHz bandstbd (2010)Consultation on the band open until 26 Feb 2010.
Philippines3G (one final license available)tbdNTC is starting to plan for the assignment of the final 3G slot. NTC awarded 4 licenses in 2008.
Singapore3G Spectrum. Three licenses 2x5 paired in the 1.9/2.1 GHz bandNovember 15, 2010Bidders have until 4 October to express interest and lodge a bank guarantee for SGD 20 million ($14.9 million)/lot. For more information on the auction rules
South Africa2.6 GHz , 3.5 GHzUncertain Invitation to Apply was postponed in June 2010.
SwitzerlandVarious GSM / UMTS2013
Thailand2.1 GHz licenses used for 3GSeptember 20, 2010 Starting Price is set at Bt12.8 billion per licenseThe new board is in place and moving forward with auction plans. 3 applicants applied and therefore, if accepted, there will be 2 licenses in the auction
United Kingdom2.6 GHztbd Being considered as a part of the larger Digital Britain plan.

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Cellular News has a helpful reference list of links to telecom regulators around the globe.
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