Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator rejected Banglalink’s below-market offer to buy 5MHz spectrum outside the ongoing auction, citing risks to sector stability and auction integrity. The decision underscores the importance of transparent, fair spectrum allocation.
Pakistan is set to enhance its telecom infrastructure with an upcoming spectrum auction. The government has released 567 MHz of additional spectrum across multiple bands to support 4G and 5G services. The auction aims to meet growing mobile data demand, boost economic growth, and improve broadband coverage nationwide.
Pakistan is preparing for a major spectrum auction to enhance its telecommunications infrastructure. The auction will release 567 MHz of spectrum to improve mobile broadband services, support 4G and 5G rollout, and boost the telecom sector’s growth. PTA and NERA are guiding the process, which aims to attract investment and drive economic development.
Chaudhary Group’s CG Telecom won spectrum licenses in Moldova’s recent auction, bidding nearly 570 million rupees for two 20 MHz blocks in the 3600 MHz range. The auction raised 26.31 million euros, and the licenses granted to telecom companies will facilitate expanded mobile services in Moldova.
TRAI has recommended auctioning nearly 3,000MHz of mmWave spectrum in the 37GHz to 40GHz range for India’s next auction, aiming to attract operator interest. The auction is proposed at a lower reserve price compared to previous bands, with payment terms including upfront and annual installments.
TRAI has recommended auctioning mmWave spectrum for 5G services in the 37-40 GHz bands at a 14% lower price than previous auctions. The reserve price is set at INR 59.8 million per MHz. This move aims to encourage more participation from telcos and speed up 5G deployment in India.
Pakistan faces potential losses of $1.8 billion (Rs 500 billion) in GDP due to unsold spectrum in the upcoming auction, attributed to high reserve prices. The GSMA urges more affordable pricing to avoid delays in the country’s 5G rollout, which could impact digital infrastructure and mobile data services.