Ukrainian telecoms regulator the National Commission for the State Regulation of Communications and Informatization (NCCIR, or locally abbreviated to NKRZI) has announced plans to launch a tender for LTEspectrum in the 1800MHz band. Applications for the spectrum in the 1710MHz-1785MHz/1805MHz-1880MHz band will be accepted from 26 December until 26 January, while the auction will be carried out on 26 February 2018. The winners are expected to be announced in March 2018.