Orange buys 2.4 MHz frequencies from Polkomtel
Mobile service provider Orange Polska purchased a 2.4 MHz bandwidth of the 1,800 MHz band, from Polkomtel. The deal was signed in July 2013, but it required the green light from the Office of Electronic Communications (UKE), which has just been granted.
The transaction will allow the operator to utilize the band more efficiently and offer its clients better service.
“The transaction is proof that, despite media reports of frequent disputes, operators still can reach an agreement when it is beneficial for both parties. Orange has purchased an assets it needed to further develop its mobile network,” said Piotr Muszyński, deputy CEO of Orange Polska.
Despite the deal, Orange still has the smallest fraction of the 1,800 MHz band out of all mobile network operators. The company will still have to lease bands from other operators.
