Sweden Concludes Multi-Band Spectrum Auction, Raising SEK 4.23 Billion

The Swedish telecoms regulator, PTS, has concluded the auction for frequencies in the 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.6 GHz bands. The auction, which began on September 19, ended after three days and 26 clock rounds, raising just over SEK 4.23 billion. PTS highlighted that the distribution of spectrum holdings sets the stage for healthy competition among end consumers.

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Telia Sverige, 3 Sweden (Hi3G Access), and Net4Mobility (Telenor Sweden and Tele2 Sweden) have all secured licenses in the auction, and the placement stage has been finalised. With the auction now closed, the spectrum results have been announced. Here are the details:

Telia Sweden (Telia Sverige)

Telia Sweden has acquired 2×15 MHz in the 900 MHz band, 2×20 MHz in the 2.1 GHz band, and 2×30 MHz in the 2.6 GHz band, with auction proceeds totalling SEK 1.55 billion. The spectrum acquired by Telia Sweden has already been reported in an earlier story by TelecomTalk, with a link provided below.

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Hi3G Access (tre Sverige)

Hi3G Access (tre Sverige) secured 2×10 MHz in the 900 MHz band, 2×20 MHz in the 2.1 GHz band, and 2×10 MHz (FDD) plus 1×10 MHz (TDD) in the 2.6 GHz band, with auction proceeds totalling SEK 1.21 billion.

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