Second stage of LTE frequency bands tender begins

Poland’s telecommunications market regulator, UKE announced that all six bids were accepted into the second stage of the 800 MHz and 2,600 MHz frequency bands auction. The offers include bids from all four major telecoms , T-Mobile, Play (P4), Plus (Polkomtel) and Orange Polska. Other two companies in the running are Hubb Investments (controlled by broadcast infrastructure Emitel) and NetNet which is controlled by a son of high-ranked Polkomtel manager. Telecom market regulator UKE has 19 bands on offer. Five in the 800 MHZ frequency (PLN 250 million asking price) and 14 in the 2,600 MHz (PLN 25 million) all can be used for LTE services. The offers will be assessed on December 24. Price will be the sole criterion in the auction.