In a significant development for the telecommunications industry, Sweden’s Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) has unveiled the outcomes of the Spectrum Auction involving the highly sought-after 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.6 GHz bands.
The auction, which commenced on September 19, witnessed active participation from prominent bidders in the telecommunications sector. Telia Sverige AB, Hi3G Access AB, and Net4Mobility HB emerged as successful bidders, securing licenses across all three critical frequency bands – 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.6 GHz.
The auction generated substantial revenue, with the total proceeds amounting to just over 4.23 billion SEK, underscoring the value and competitiveness associated with these spectrum holdings.
| Bidder | Licence (quantity and band) |
Auction proceeds per frequency band: (SEK) |
| Telia Sverige | 2×15 MHz i 900 MHz-band
2×20 MHz i 2,1 GHz-band 2×30 MHz i 2,6 GHz-band |
833 176 563
190 468 456 528 815 766 |
| Hi3G Access | 2×10 MHz i 900 MHz-band
2×20 MHz i 2,1 GHz-band 2×10 MHz samt 40 MHz (TDD) i 2,6 GHz-band |
701 564 274
190 468 456 319 471 922 |
| Net4Mobility | 2×10 MHz i 900 MHz-band
2×20 MHz i 2,1 GHz-band 2×30 MHz i 2,6 GHz-band |
755 451 044
190 468 456 528 815 766 |
Commenting on the successful auction, Dan Sjoblom, Director-General of PTS, highlighted the positive outcome in terms of spectrum distribution and its potential impact on enhancing consumer competition.
“We see that there is a spread of spectrum holdings, which provides good conditions for robust end consumer competition. We see that the auction has worked well as a tool for distributing frequencies,” Dan Sjoblom said.
The auction, conducted through a clock auction mechanism and subsequent placement stages, was concluded after three days of rigorous bidding and competition. The spectrum allocation, a pivotal factor in shaping the future of the telecommunications landscape in Sweden, is now in the final stages of decision-making.
In the coming days, PTS will finalize all decisions regarding the assignment of licenses, paving the way for further advancements and innovation in Sweden’s telecommunications sector. Stay tuned for more updates as the industry anticipates the transformative effects of these newly acquired spectrum licenses.
