NMHH Awards 32 GHz Spectrum Licences to Major Telcos in Hungary

Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) recently held an auction for the entitlement to use the 32 GHz frequency band. The auction saw active participation from major telecom companies, including Magyar Telekom, Vodafone Hungary, and CETIN Hungary.

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Spectrum Validity

The participating companies collectively bid a total of HUF 970 million for the spectrum auctioned, which will be valid for a period of fifteen years. The auction marks a pivotal moment as it is the first time applicants were able to apply electronically and bid for the lots, starting from the initial bid value specified in the documentation.

NMHH Auctions 32 GHz Frequency Band Entitlements

According to NMHH, the auction procedure, which commenced on 13 March, consisted of two rounds of bidding. The operators had the opportunity to submit their offers and bids using electronic forms specifically developed by the NMHH for this purpose. The available lots included 24 duplex lots, each representing 2×28 MHz of frequencies (uplink/downlink).

32 GHz Spectrum Assignments

After careful evaluation, the NMHH awarded a total of 18 lots to the participating operators. Vodafone emerged as the highest bidder, securing 10 lots and the corresponding 560 MHz of spectrum. Magyar Telekom successfully bid for 6 lots, acquiring 336 MHz of spectrum, while CETIN obtained 2 lots, entitling them to 112 MHz of spectrum.

Telecom Operators Secure Rights for Enhanced Services

The operators will collectively pay approximately HUF 970 million for the radio spectrum acquired in the auction. The NMHH further ensured the formation of user blocks, strategically positioning the contiguous user blocks within the frequency band to facilitate future use of the remaining frequencies without any hindrances.