Six in the running for LTE frequency bands

All four major Polish telecoms, T-Mobile, Play (P4), Plus (Polkomtel) and Orange Polska have submitted their bids in the auction for 800 and 2,600 MHz frequency bands which will be used for LTE services. 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). The offers will be assessed on December 24. Price will be the sole criterion in the auction.