Polish regulator UKE presented its concept for the distribution of spectrum in the 3.4-3.8 GHz band during the Ericsson Radio Tech Day, reports Telko.in. The watchdog supports dividing the band into four blocks of 80 MHz each. Operators earlier said they believed the blocks should be 100 MHz wide.
UKE cannot propose four equivalent bands for participants in a tender for 5G spectrum which is due to be carried out in 2020. Two of the blocks will be significantly restricted by the current use of the 3.4-3.8 GHz band.
One regional block in the 3,400-3,480 MHz range, as well as four national blocks, are due to be proposed for the tender. The national blocks are available in the 3,480-3,560 MHz, 3,560-3,640 MHz, 3,640-3,720 MHz and 3,720-3,800 MHz ranges.
UKE plans to use the Simultaneous Multiple Round Action model to award the frequencies. Participants will submit offers for bands in which they are interested in each round and they will be able to switch their bids to other blocks in following rounds.
UKE plans to introduce a limit of one single block per individual user. Minimal income from the auction is estimated at PLN 1 billion.