Myanmar plans 1800-MHz auction in March
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Myanmar plans to hold an auction for 1800-MHz spectrum in March next year, some three months later than initially expected.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications will allocate spectrum to allow operators Telenor Myanmar, Ooredoo Myanmar and MPT to expand their 4G networks.
The report cites the ministry’s deputy director of posts and telecommunications U Myo Swe as stating that spectrum will be made available to all operators equally.
But it is unclear whether the planned fourth entrant into the market, the consortium between Vietnam’s military-run Viettel and a group of local ICT and other companies, will be included in the process.
Myanmar’s mobile operators have been constrained in their efforts to roll out 4G services by a shortage of spectrum, and have been eagerly anticipating the release of 1800-MHz spectrum.
Telenor and MPT had initially applied to take part in an auction of 2600-MHz spectrum, but later decided to withdraw from the running and wait for the 1800-MHz allocation instead.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which companies are expected to participate in the upcoming 1800-MHz spectrum auction?
Which companies are expected to participate in the upcoming 1800-MHz spectrum auction?
The Ministry of Transport and Communications plans to allocate spectrum to Telenor Myanmar, Ooredoo Myanmar, and MPT. These operators will use it to expand their 4G networks across the country.
Q.What is the reason for the delay in the 1800-MHz spectrum auction?
What is the reason for the delay in the 1800-MHz spectrum auction?
The article states the auction is now planned for March next year, which is approximately three months later than initially expected. No specific reason for this delay is provided in the text.
Q.Is the new fourth market entrant confirmed to be included in this auction process?
Is the new fourth market entrant confirmed to be included in this auction process?
It is currently unclear whether the consortium involving Viettel and local companies will be included in this particular 1800-MHz spectrum allocation process. The article does not specify their involvement.
Q.Why did Telenor and MPT withdraw from the 2600-MHz spectrum auction?
Why did Telenor and MPT withdraw from the 2600-MHz spectrum auction?
Telenor and MPT decided to withdraw from the 2600-MHz spectrum auction to wait for the 1800-MHz allocation instead. They had initially applied for the 2600-MHz auction.
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