900Mhz

Hong Kong’s government raised HKD6 billion ($767 million) from the sale of 120MHz of spectrum in the 900MHz and 1800MHz bands, with market leader HKT the top spender, picking up 20MHz in each band.

Dtac, the third largest mobile operator in Thailand, acquired 10MHz of 900MHz spectrum for THB38. 06 billion ($1. 15 billion) in an uncontested auction. The sum was slightly above the reserve price of THB37.

Thailand’s two largest mobile operators announced plans to skip the country’s upcoming 900MHz spectrum auction, which could further delay the proceeding. The country’s number one operator, AIS, revealed its decision in a filing with the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

Thailand’s much anticipated and long-delayed 4G spectrum sale is back on the table. But with just one bidder interested in a single 900MHz block, the government’s hopes of a replay of the $6.

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The Thai government is now considering accepting AIS’ offer to match Jas Mobile’s failed bid for a 900MHz licence instead of holding a new auction for the 4G spectrum.

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