The Ministry for Science, Technology and Innovation (National IT and Telecom Agency) announced the public consultation on the auction of 2.5 GHz spectrum in Denmark.
205 MHz of spectrum will be auctioned in total: 190 MHz in the 2.5 GHz band (2500 to 2690 MHz) and 15 MHz in the 2010 MHz band (2010 to 2025 MHz).
The spectrum, which will be auctioned on a national basis, is suitable for providing 4G wireless broadband services based on standards such as LTE (Long Term Evolution) and WiMAX. However, it may also be attractive for other uses such as mobile TV or wireless cameras.
The licences granted to the winning bidders will allow them to deploy their own choice of technology (provided it does not cause interference to other spectrum users) and offer any type of service. It is hoped that this technology- and service-neutral approach will stimulate competition and enable the winning bidders to offer advanced and innovative services to as many people as possible throughout Denmark.
The auction is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2010 and will be conducted electronically, with participants submitting their bids via a secure Internet connection.
Further information about the auction may be found in draft versions of the Information Memorandum and the Executive Order, which are published alongside a Consultation Document by the National IT and Telecom Agency (NITA).
